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Bamboo Woodpecker

Gecinulus viridis

Least Concern
翼展
25.5 cm
体重
70.5 g
Picidae
Piciformes

The Bamboo Woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 70.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Bamboo Woodpecker is a woodpecker found in bamboo forests and forest edges across Southeast Asia, weighing about 70.5g with a wingspan of 25.5cm. As its name suggests it specializes in foraging on bamboo, excavating for insects and larvae within bamboo stems and poles. It inhabits both primary forest and secondary growth where bamboo is present.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 25.5 cm 10.0 in
体重 70.5 g 2.49 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CV.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans)
Picidae (Woodpeckers)
Genus Gecinulus
物种 Gecinulus viridis

Distribution

Bamboo Woodpecker has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

Is the Bamboo Woodpecker endangered?
The Bamboo Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bamboo Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Bamboo Woodpecker?
The Bamboo Woodpecker has a wingspan of 25.5 cm, weight of 70.5 g.
What order and family does the Bamboo Woodpecker belong to?
The Bamboo Woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.

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