Andaman Woodpecker

Andaman Woodpecker

Dryocopus hodgei

Vulnerable
Envergadura
36,8 cm
Peso
190,5 g
Família
Picidae
Ordem
Piciformes

The Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.8 cm and a weight of 190.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 36,8 cm 14.5 in
Peso 190,5 g 6.72 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Família Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Dryocopus
Espécies Dryocopus hodgei

Distribution

Andaman Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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