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Pic des cactus

Melanerpes cactorum

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes cactorum (Pic des cactus)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サボテンゲラ
Chinese 白額啄木
Spanish Carpintero de los cardones
French Pic des cactus
German Kaktusspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-de-testa-branca
Russian Кактусовый дятел

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 tête rouge
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Least Concern
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Pic à ventre roux
Melanerpes carolinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pic des cactus?
The scientific name of Pic des cactus is Melanerpes cactorum. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Pic des cactus?
Pic des cactus (Melanerpes cactorum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Pic des cactus live?
Pic des cactus is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Pic des cactus belong to?
Pic des cactus (Melanerpes cactorum) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Pic des cactus endangered?
No, Pic des cactus (Melanerpes cactorum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Pic des cactus belong to?
Pic des cactus (Melanerpes cactorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Pic des cactus?
The closest relatives of Pic des cactus 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 — 1 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
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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 🐾
Pic à tête rouge
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC 🐾
Pic à ventre roux
Melanerpes carolinus
LC 🐾
Pic de Guadeloupe
Melanerpes herminieri
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Pic de Hoffmann
Melanerpes hoffmannii
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Pic de Jamaïque
Melanerpes radiolatus
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Pic de Lewis
Melanerpes lewis
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Pic de Porto Rico
Melanerpes portoricensis
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Pic de Pucheran
Melanerpes pucherani
LC
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Pic des cactus
Melanerpes cactorum
LC
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Pic des saguaros
Melanerpes uropygialis
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Pic d'Hispaniola
Melanerpes striatus
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Pic dominicain
Melanerpes candidus
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Pic du Yucatan
Melanerpes pygmaeus
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Pic élégant
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC
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