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Pic à tête rouge

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes erythrocephalus (Pic à tête rouge)

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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Pic à chevron d'or
Melanerpes cruentatus
Least Concern
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Pic à couronne rouge
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Least Concern
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Pic à front doré
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Pic à front jaune
Melanerpes flavifrons
Least Concern
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Pic alezan
Melanerpes hypopolius
Least Concern
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Pic à sourcils noirs
Melanerpes superciliaris
Least Concern
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Pic à ventre roux
Melanerpes carolinus
Least Concern
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Pic de Guadeloupe
Melanerpes herminieri
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pic à tête rouge?
The scientific name of Pic à tête rouge is Melanerpes erythrocephalus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Pic à tête rouge?
Pic à tête rouge (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pic à tête rouge live?
Pic à tête rouge is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Pic à tête rouge belong to?
Pic à tête rouge (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Pic à tête rouge endangered?
No, Pic à tête rouge (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 Pic à tête rouge belong to?
Pic à tête rouge (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Pic à tête rouge?
The closest relatives of Pic à tête rouge in the genus Melanerpes include Pic à chevron d'or, Pic à couronne rouge, Pic à front doré, Pic à front jaune, Pic alezan.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Pic à chevron d'or
Melanerpes cruentatus
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Pic à couronne rouge
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
Pic à front doré
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC 🐾
Pic à front jaune
Melanerpes flavifrons
LC 🐾
Pic alezan
Melanerpes hypopolius
LC 🐾
Pic à sourcils noirs
Melanerpes superciliaris
LC
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Pic à tête rouge
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC
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Pic à ventre roux
Melanerpes carolinus
LC 🐾
Pic de Guadeloupe
Melanerpes herminieri
LC 🐾
Pic de Hoffmann
Melanerpes hoffmannii
LC 🐾
Pic de Jamaïque
Melanerpes radiolatus
LC 🐾
Pic de Lewis
Melanerpes lewis
LC 🐾
Pic de Porto Rico
Melanerpes portoricensis
LC 🐾
Pic de Pucheran
Melanerpes pucherani
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Pic des cactus
Melanerpes cactorum
LC 🐾
Pic des saguaros
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC 🐾
Pic d'Hispaniola
Melanerpes striatus
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Pic dominicain
Melanerpes candidus
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Pic du Yucatan
Melanerpes pygmaeus
LC 🐾
Pic élégant
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC
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