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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
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Least Concern
Envergadura
26,3 cm
Peso
64,66666666666667 g
Familia
Picidae
Orden
Piciformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,3 cm | 10.4 in |
| Peso | 64,66666666666667 g | 2.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Piciformes (Pájaros Carpinteros y Tucanes) |
| Familia | Picidae (Pájaros Carpinteros) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Especies | Melanerpes uropygialis |
Distribution
Gila Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Gila Woodpecker endangered?
The Gila Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gila Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Gila Woodpecker?
The Gila Woodpecker has a wingspan of 26.3 cm, weight of 64.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Gila Woodpecker belong to?
The Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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