Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanerpes-rubricapillus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 52.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Peso | 52,475 g | 1.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 10 days. Fledging: 31-33 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-4
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Família | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Espécies | Melanerpes rubricapillus |
Distribution
Red-crowned Woodpecker has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Perguntas frequentes
Is the Red-crowned Woodpecker endangered?
How does the Red-crowned Woodpecker nest?
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What order and family does the Red-crowned Woodpecker belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family