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Bay Woodpecker

Blythipicus pyrrhotis

Least Concern
Envergure
29,5 cm
Poids
135,0 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes

The Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 135 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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