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Pic à dos blanc

Dendrocopos leucotos

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Species

Dendrocopos leucotos (Pic à dos blanc)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアカゲラ

Chinese 大赤啄木〔白背啄木〕

Spanish Pico Dorsiblanco

French Pic à dos blanc

German Weißrückenspecht

Portuguese Pica-pau-de-dorso-branco

Russian Белоспинный дятел

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Dendrocopos leucopterus

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Least Concern

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Dendrocopos himalayensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pic à dos blanc?

The scientific name of Pic à dos blanc is Dendrocopos leucotos. It belongs to the genus Dendrocopos.

What is the conservation status of Pic à dos blanc?

Pic à dos blanc (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pic à dos blanc live?

Pic à dos blanc is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Pic à dos blanc belong to?

Pic à dos blanc (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the genus Dendrocopos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Pic à dos blanc endangered?

Yes, Pic à dos blanc (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Pic à dos blanc belong to?

Pic à dos blanc (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Pic à dos blanc?

The closest relatives of Pic à dos blanc in the genus Dendrocopos include Pic à ailes blanches, Pic à poitrine rayée, Pic à ventre fauve, Pic à ventre tireté, Pic de Darjiling.