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White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
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Least Concern
Envergure
31,4 cm
Poids
115,5 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
The White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.4 cm and a weight of 115.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 31,4 cm | 12.4 in |
| Poids | 115,5 g | 4.07 oz |
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Fledging: 35-36 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Espèces | Melanerpes candidus |
Distribution
White Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the White Woodpecker endangered?
The White Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White Woodpecker nest?
Fledging: 35-36 days.
How big is the White Woodpecker?
The White Woodpecker has a wingspan of 31.4 cm, weight of 115.5 g.
What order and family does the White Woodpecker belong to?
The White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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