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Red-headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
27,9 cm
Gewicht
76,55 g
Familie
Picidae
Ordnung
Piciformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 27,9 cm | 11.0 in |
| Gewicht | 76,55 g | 2.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 24-31 days.
Gelegegröße
3-10
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Piciformes (Spechtvögel und Tukane) |
| Familie | Picidae (Spechte) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Arten | Melanerpes erythrocephalus |
Distribution
Red-headed Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Red-headed Woodpecker endangered?
The Red-headed Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-headed Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12-14 days. Fledging: 24-31 days.
How big is the Red-headed Woodpecker?
The Red-headed Woodpecker has a wingspan of 27.9 cm, weight of 76.55 g.
What order and family does the Red-headed Woodpecker belong to?
The Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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