Arabian Woodpecker

Arabian Woodpecker

Dendropicos dorae

Near Threatened
Envergadura
21,9 cm
Peso
26,833333333333332 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
Piciformes

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The Arabian Woodpecker is a near-threatened woodpecker from montane forests of the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 27 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is the only woodpecker native to the Arabian Peninsula, excavating nest cavities and foraging for insects in the bark of trees in highland woodlands. Habitat loss in its restricted montane forest range poses ongoing threats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 21,9 cm 8.6 in
Peso 26,833333333333332 g 0.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 22 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Familia Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dendropicos
Especies Dendropicos dorae

External Databases

Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Arabian Woodpecker endangered?
The Arabian Woodpecker has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Arabian Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11 days. Fledging: 22 days.
How big is the Arabian Woodpecker?
The Arabian Woodpecker has a wingspan of 21.9 cm, weight of 26.833333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Woodpecker belong to?
The Arabian Woodpecker (Dendropicos dorae) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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