Bamboo Woodpecker
Gecinulus viridis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gecinulus-viridis"></birdfyi-bird>The Bamboo Woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 70.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Bamboo Woodpecker is a woodpecker found in bamboo forests and forest edges across Southeast Asia, weighing about 70.5g with a wingspan of 25.5cm. As its name suggests it specializes in foraging on bamboo, excavating for insects and larvae within bamboo stems and poles. It inhabits both primary forest and secondary growth where bamboo is present.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,5 cm | 10.0 in |
| Poids | 70,5 g | 2.49 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Gecinulus |
| Espèces | Gecinulus viridis |
Distribution
Bamboo Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family