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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,5 cm
Peso
50,0 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
Piciformes
Acerca de
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,5 cm | 8.5 in |
| Peso | 50,0 g | 1.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Piciformes (Pájaros Carpinteros y Tucanes) |
| Familia | Picidae (Pájaros Carpinteros) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Especies | Melanerpes pulcher |
Distribution
Beautiful Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Beautiful Woodpecker endangered?
The Beautiful Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Beautiful Woodpecker?
The Beautiful Woodpecker has a wingspan of 21.5 cm, weight of 50.0 g.
What order and family does the Beautiful Woodpecker belong to?
The Beautiful Woodpecker (Melanerpes pulcher) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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