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Rufous-headed Woodpecker

Celeus spectabilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Piciformes (نقاريات الشكل)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Celeus
Species
Celeus spectabilis (Rufous-headed Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナグロテンニョゲラ
Chinese 棕头啄木鸟
Spanish Carpintero Cabecirrufo
French Pic à tête rousse
German Zimtkopfspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-lindo
Russian Рыжеголовый целеус

Similar Species in Celeus

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Chestnut Woodpecker
Celeus elegans
Least Concern
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Cinnamon Woodpecker
Celeus loricatus
Least Concern
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Helmeted Woodpecker
Celeus galeatus
Vulnerable
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Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni
Vulnerable
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Ochre-backed Woodpecker
Celeus ochraceus
Least Concern
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Pale-crested Woodpecker
Celeus lugubris
Least Concern
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Ringed Woodpecker
Celeus torquatus
Near Threatened
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Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
Celeus castaneus
Least Concern
View all species in Celeus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous-headed Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Rufous-headed Woodpecker is Celeus spectabilis. It belongs to the genus Celeus.
What is the conservation status of Rufous-headed Woodpecker?
Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous-headed Woodpecker live?
Rufous-headed Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Rufous-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) belongs to the genus Celeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Rufous-headed Woodpecker endangered?
No, Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rufous-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous-headed Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Rufous-headed Woodpecker in the genus Celeus include Chestnut Woodpecker, Cinnamon Woodpecker, Helmeted Woodpecker, Kaempfer's Woodpecker, Ochre-backed Woodpecker.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Celeus — 13 Species

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Chestnut Woodpecker
Celeus elegans
LC 🐾
Cinnamon Woodpecker
Celeus loricatus
LC 🐾
Helmeted Woodpecker
Celeus galeatus
VU 🐾
Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni
VU 🐾
Ochre-backed Woodpecker
Celeus ochraceus
LC 🐾
Pale-crested Woodpecker
Celeus lugubris
LC 🐾
Ringed Woodpecker
Celeus torquatus
NT
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Rufous-headed Woodpecker
Celeus spectabilis
LC
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Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
Celeus castaneus
LC 🐾
Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker
Celeus grammicus
LC 🐾
Waved Woodpecker
Celeus undatus
LC 🐾
Blond-crested Woodpecker
Celeus flavescens
LC 🐾
Cream-colored Woodpecker
Celeus flavus
LC
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