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Carpintero cabecirrojo

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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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 cara negra
Melanerpes pucherani
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 cabecirrojo?
The scientific name of Carpintero cabecirrojo is Melanerpes erythrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Carpintero cabecirrojo?
Carpintero cabecirrojo (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Carpintero cabecirrojo live?
Carpintero cabecirrojo is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Carpintero cabecirrojo belong to?
Carpintero cabecirrojo (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Carpintero cabecirrojo endangered?
No, Carpintero cabecirrojo (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 Carpintero cabecirrojo belong to?
Carpintero cabecirrojo (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Carpintero cabecirrojo?
The closest relatives of Carpintero cabecirrojo in the genus Melanerpes include Carpintero antillano, Carpintero arcoiris, Carpintero Bello, Carpintero bellotero, Carpintero blanco.

Native Range — 2 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
LC
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Carpintero cabecirrojo
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC
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Carpintero cara negra
Melanerpes pucherani
LC 🐾
carpintero cejón
Melanerpes cruentatus
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Carpintero cheje
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC 🐾
Carpintero coronirrojo
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
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
LC 🐾
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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