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Red-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
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Least Concern
Envergure
25,4 cm
Poids
64,73333333333333 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.4 cm and a weight of 64.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,4 cm | 10.0 in |
| Poids | 64,73333333333333 g | 2.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Espèces | Melanerpes carolinus |
Distribution
Red-bellied Woodpecker has been recorded in 3 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Red-bellied Woodpecker endangered?
The Red-bellied Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-bellied Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
How big is the Red-bellied Woodpecker?
The Red-bellied Woodpecker has a wingspan of 25.4 cm, weight of 64.73333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Red-bellied Woodpecker belong to?
The Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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