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Carolinaspecht

Melanerpes carolinus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シマセゲラ
Chinese 紅腹啄木
Spanish Carpintero de Carolina
French Pic à ventre roux
German Carolinaspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-de-ventre-vermelho
Russian Каролинский 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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Eichelspecht
Melanerpes formicivorus
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 Carolinaspecht?
The scientific name of Carolinaspecht is Melanerpes carolinus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Carolinaspecht?
Carolinaspecht (Melanerpes carolinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Carolinaspecht live?
Carolinaspecht is found in Distributed across Germany, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Germany, Norway, United States.
What family does Carolinaspecht belong to?
Carolinaspecht (Melanerpes carolinus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Carolinaspecht endangered?
No, Carolinaspecht (Melanerpes carolinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Carolinaspecht belong to?
Carolinaspecht (Melanerpes carolinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Carolinaspecht?
The closest relatives of Carolinaspecht in the genus Melanerpes include Bahamaspecht, Blutgesichtsspecht, Buntkopfspecht, Eichelspecht, Gelbbrauenspecht.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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