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Bay Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
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Least Concern
Envergure
29,5 cm
Poids
135,0 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
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À propos
The Bay Woodpecker is a large, rufous-brown woodpecker of the montane forests of the eastern Himalayas through to southeastern Asia. It has a barred rufous back, red head markings in males, and a powerful chisel-like bill. It excavates tree bark for insects, larvae, and ants in dense subtropical and montane forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,5 cm | 11.6 in |
| Poids | 135,0 g | 4.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taille de la couvée
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Blythipicus |
| Espèces | Blythipicus pyrrhotis |
Distribution
Bay Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Bay Woodpecker endangered?
The Bay Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bay Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Bay Woodpecker?
The Bay Woodpecker has a wingspan of 29.5 cm, weight of 135.0 g.
What order and family does the Bay Woodpecker belong to?
The Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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