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Black-backed Woodpecker

Picoides arcticus

Least Concern

About

The Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) is a species in the genus Picoides. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)

Species

Picoides arcticus (Black-backed Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セグロミユビゲラ

Chinese 黑背啄木

Spanish Pico ártico

French Pic à dos noir

German Schwarzrückenspecht

Russian Североамериканский трёхпалый дятел

Similar Species in Picoides

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American Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides dorsalis

Not Evaluated

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Smoky-brown Woodpecker

Picoides fumigatus

Least Concern

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Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker

Picoides tridactylus

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-backed Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Black-backed Woodpecker is Picoides arcticus. It belongs to the genus Picoides.

What is the conservation status of Black-backed Woodpecker?

Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-backed Woodpecker live?

Black-backed Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Black-backed Woodpecker belong to?

Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) belongs to the genus Picoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Black-backed Woodpecker endangered?

No, Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-backed Woodpecker belong to?

Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Black-backed Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Black-backed Woodpecker in the genus Picoides include American Three-toed Woodpecker, Smoky-brown Woodpecker, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker.