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Great Spotted Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major
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Least Concern
Envergure
27,2 cm
Poids
82,0 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,2 cm | 10.7 in |
| Poids | 82,0 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Dendrocopos |
| Espèces | Dendrocopos major |
Distribution
Great Spotted Woodpecker has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Great Spotted Woodpecker endangered?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Great Spotted Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10-12 days. Fledging: 20-23 days.
How big is the Great Spotted Woodpecker?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker has a wingspan of 27.2 cm, weight of 82.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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