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West Indian Woodpecker
Melanerpes superciliaris
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Least Concern
Envergure
28,4 cm
Poids
85,76666666666667 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
The West Indian Woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.4 cm and a weight of 85.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Poids | 85,76666666666667 g | 3.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Espèces | Melanerpes superciliaris |
Distribution
West Indian Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the West Indian Woodpecker endangered?
The West Indian Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the West Indian Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 12 days.
How big is the West Indian Woodpecker?
The West Indian Woodpecker has a wingspan of 28.4 cm, weight of 85.76666666666667 g.
What order and family does the West Indian Woodpecker belong to?
The West Indian Woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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