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Eichelspecht

Melanerpes formicivorus

Least Concern

About

Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Piciformes (Spechtvögel)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes formicivorus (Eichelspecht)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ドングリキツツキ
Chinese 橡树啄木鸟
Spanish Carpintero bellotero
French Pic glandivore
German Eichelspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-das-bolotas
Russian Муравьиный меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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Bahamaspecht
Melanerpes superciliaris
Least Concern
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Blutgesichtsspecht
Melanerpes lewis
Least Concern
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Buntkopfspecht
Melanerpes chrysauchen
Least Concern
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Carolinaspecht
Melanerpes carolinus
Least Concern
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Gelbbrauenspecht
Melanerpes cruentatus
Least Concern
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Gilaspecht
Melanerpes uropygialis
Least Concern
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Goldmaskenspecht
Melanerpes flavifrons
Least Concern
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Goldstirnspecht
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eichelspecht?
The scientific name of Eichelspecht is Melanerpes formicivorus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Eichelspecht?
Eichelspecht (Melanerpes formicivorus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eichelspecht live?
Eichelspecht is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.
What family does Eichelspecht belong to?
Eichelspecht (Melanerpes formicivorus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Eichelspecht endangered?
No, Eichelspecht (Melanerpes formicivorus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eichelspecht belong to?
Eichelspecht (Melanerpes formicivorus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Eichelspecht?
The closest relatives of Eichelspecht in the genus Melanerpes include Bahamaspecht, Blutgesichtsspecht, Buntkopfspecht, Carolinaspecht, Gelbbrauenspecht.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Bahamaspecht
Melanerpes superciliaris
LC 🐾
Blutgesichtsspecht
Melanerpes lewis
LC 🐾
Buntkopfspecht
Melanerpes chrysauchen
LC 🐾
Carolinaspecht
Melanerpes carolinus
LC
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Eichelspecht
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC
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Gelbbrauenspecht
Melanerpes cruentatus
LC 🐾
Gilaspecht
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC 🐾
Goldmaskenspecht
Melanerpes flavifrons
LC 🐾
Goldstirnspecht
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC 🐾
Goldwangenspecht
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC 🐾
Graukehlspecht
Melanerpes hypopolius
LC 🐾
Guadeloupespecht
Melanerpes herminieri
LC 🐾
Haitispecht
Melanerpes striatus
LC 🐾
Hoffmannspecht
Melanerpes hoffmannii
LC 🐾
Jamaikaspecht
Melanerpes radiolatus
LC 🐾
Kaktusspecht
Melanerpes cactorum
LC 🐾
Puerto-Rico-Specht
Melanerpes portoricensis
LC 🐾
Rotkappenspecht
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
Rotkopfspecht
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC 🐾
Schläfenfleckspecht
Melanerpes pucherani
LC
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