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White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
31,4 cm
Peso
115,5 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Peso | 115,5 g | 4.07 oz |
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Fledging: 35-36 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Familia | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Especies | Melanerpes candidus |
Distribution
White Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the White Woodpecker endangered?
The White Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Woodpecker nest?
Fledging: 35-36 days.
How big is the White Woodpecker?
The White Woodpecker has a wingspan of 31.4 cm, weight of 115.5 g.
What order and family does the White Woodpecker belong to?
The White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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