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Weißspecht

Melanerpes candidus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

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 candidus (Weißspecht)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロキツツキ
Chinese 白啄木
Spanish Carpintero blanco
French Pic dominicain
German Weißspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-branco
Russian Белый дятел

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

Native Range — 1 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
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
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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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