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Rotkopfspecht

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアカキツツキ
Chinese 紅頭啄木
Spanish Carpintero cabecirrojo
French Pic à tête rouge
German Rotkopfspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha
Russian Красноголовый 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 Rotkopfspecht?
The scientific name of Rotkopfspecht is Melanerpes erythrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Rotkopfspecht?
Rotkopfspecht (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rotkopfspecht live?
Rotkopfspecht is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Rotkopfspecht belong to?
Rotkopfspecht (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Rotkopfspecht endangered?
No, Rotkopfspecht (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rotkopfspecht belong to?
Rotkopfspecht (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Rotkopfspecht?
The closest relatives of Rotkopfspecht in the genus Melanerpes include Bahamaspecht, Blutgesichtsspecht, Buntkopfspecht, Carolinaspecht, Eichelspecht.

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
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
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Graukehlspecht
Melanerpes hypopolius
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
Puerto-Rico-Specht
Melanerpes portoricensis
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Rotkappenspecht
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC
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Rotkopfspecht
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC
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Schläfenfleckspecht
Melanerpes pucherani
LC
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