Andaman Woodpecker

Andaman Woodpecker

Dryocopus hodgei

Vulnerable
Envergure
36,8 cm
Poids
190,5 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes

À propos

The Andaman Woodpecker is a vulnerable large woodpecker with a 36.8 cm wingspan, weighing 190.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It excavates nest cavities in large trees within primary forest. Deforestation of the islands poses a significant threat to its survival.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 36,8 cm 14.5 in
Poids 190,5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 26 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Famille Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dryocopus
Espèces Dryocopus hodgei

Distribution

Andaman Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Andaman Woodpecker endangered?
The Andaman Woodpecker has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Andaman Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 26 days.
How big is the Andaman Woodpecker?
The Andaman Woodpecker has a wingspan of 36.8 cm, weight of 190.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Woodpecker belong to?
The Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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