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Rotkappenspecht

Melanerpes rubricapillus

Least Concern

About

Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) 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, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

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 rubricapillus (Rotkappenspecht)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロビタイシマセゲラ
Chinese 紅冠啄木
Spanish Carpintero coronirrojo
French Pic à couronne rouge
German Rotkappenspecht
Russian Красношапочный 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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 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 🐾
Eichelspecht
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC 🐾
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
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Rotkappenspecht
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC
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Rotkopfspecht
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC 🐾
Schläfenfleckspecht
Melanerpes pucherani
LC
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