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Carpintero cara negra

Melanerpes pucherani

Least Concern
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The Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is a species in the genus Melanerpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホオグロミヤビゲラ
Chinese 黑頰啄木
Spanish Carpintero cara negra
French Pic de Pucheran
German Schläfenfleckspecht
Russian Чернощёкий меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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Carpintero antillano
Melanerpes superciliaris
Least Concern
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Carpintero arcoiris
Melanerpes flavifrons
Least Concern
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Carpintero Bello
Melanerpes pulcher
Least Concern
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Carpintero bellotero
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
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Carpintero blanco
Melanerpes candidus
Least Concern
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Carpintero cabecirrojo
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Least Concern
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carpintero cejón
Melanerpes cruentatus
Least Concern
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Carpintero cheje
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carpintero cara negra?
The scientific name of Carpintero cara negra is Melanerpes pucherani. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Carpintero cara negra?
Carpintero cara negra (Melanerpes pucherani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Carpintero cara negra live?
Carpintero cara negra is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Carpintero cara negra belong to?
Carpintero cara negra (Melanerpes pucherani) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Carpintero cara negra endangered?
No, Carpintero cara negra (Melanerpes pucherani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Carpintero cara negra belong to?
Carpintero cara negra (Melanerpes pucherani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Carpintero cara negra?
The closest relatives of Carpintero cara negra in the genus Melanerpes include Carpintero antillano, Carpintero arcoiris, Carpintero Bello, Carpintero bellotero, Carpintero blanco.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Carpintero antillano
Melanerpes superciliaris
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Carpintero arcoiris
Melanerpes flavifrons
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Carpintero Bello
Melanerpes pulcher
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Carpintero bellotero
Melanerpes formicivorus
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Carpintero blanco
Melanerpes candidus
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Carpintero cabecirrojo
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC
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Carpintero cara negra
Melanerpes pucherani
LC
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carpintero cejón
Melanerpes cruentatus
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Carpintero cheje
Melanerpes aurifrons
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Carpintero coronirrojo
Melanerpes rubricapillus
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Carpintero de Carolina
Melanerpes carolinus
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Carpintero de Hoffmann
Melanerpes hoffmannii
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Carpintero de La Española
Melanerpes striatus
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Carpintero de la Guadalupe
Melanerpes herminieri
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Carpintero del desierto
Melanerpes uropygialis
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Carpintero de Lewis
Melanerpes lewis
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Carpintero de los cardones
Melanerpes cactorum
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Carpintero enmascarado
Melanerpes chrysogenys
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Carpintero jamaicano
Melanerpes radiolatus
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Carpintero nuquigualdo
Melanerpes chrysauchen
LC
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