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Golden-naped Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysauchen

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes chrysauchen (Golden-naped Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キエリミヤビゲラ
Chinese 金枕啄木鸟
Spanish Carpintero nuquigualdo
French Pic masqué
German Buntkopfspecht
Russian Масковый меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Least Concern
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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Least Concern
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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
Least Concern
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
Least Concern
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Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
Least Concern
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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden-naped Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Golden-naped Woodpecker is Melanerpes chrysauchen. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Golden-naped Woodpecker?
Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Golden-naped Woodpecker live?
Golden-naped Woodpecker is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Golden-naped Woodpecker belong to?
Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Golden-naped Woodpecker endangered?
No, Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golden-naped Woodpecker belong to?
Golden-naped Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Golden-naped Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Golden-naped Woodpecker in the genus Melanerpes include Beautiful Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC 🐾
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC 🐾
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC
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Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
LC
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Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
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Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
Melanerpes striatus
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Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
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Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
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Puerto Rican Woodpecker
Melanerpes portoricensis
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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
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Red-Headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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White-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes cactorum
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Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
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West Indian Woodpecker
Melanerpes superciliaris
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White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes flavifrons
LC
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