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Eastern Gray-Woodpecker

Dendropicos spodocephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Piciformes (पिकिफ़ोर्मीस)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Dendropicos
Species
Dendropicos spodocephalus (Eastern Gray-Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese リキュウガシラゲラ
Chinese 灰头啄木鸟
Spanish Pito gris oriental
French Pic spodocéphale
German Graukopfspecht
Russian Африканский сероголовый саванный дятел

Similar Species in Dendropicos

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Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
Least Concern
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African Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
Least Concern
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Gabon Woodpecker
Dendropicos gabonensis
Least Concern
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Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
Least Concern
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Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
Least Concern
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Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
Least Concern
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Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
Near Threatened
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Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
Least Concern
View all species in Dendropicos →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Gray-Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Eastern Gray-Woodpecker is Dendropicos spodocephalus. It belongs to the genus Dendropicos.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Gray-Woodpecker?
Eastern Gray-Woodpecker (Dendropicos spodocephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Eastern Gray-Woodpecker belong to?
Eastern Gray-Woodpecker (Dendropicos spodocephalus) belongs to the genus Dendropicos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Eastern Gray-Woodpecker endangered?
No, Eastern Gray-Woodpecker (Dendropicos spodocephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Eastern Gray-Woodpecker belong to?
Eastern Gray-Woodpecker (Dendropicos spodocephalus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Gray-Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Eastern Gray-Woodpecker in the genus Dendropicos include Abyssinian Woodpecker, African Gray-Woodpecker, Gabon Woodpecker, Olive Woodpecker, Little Gray Woodpecker.

Genus Dendropicos — 12 Species

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Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
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African Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
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Gabon Woodpecker
Dendropicos gabonensis
LC 🐾
Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
LC 🐾
Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
LC 🐾
Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
LC 🐾
Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
NT 🐾
Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
LC 🐾
Brown-backed Woodpecker
Dendropicos obsoletus
LC 🐾
Cardinal Woodpecker
Dendropicos fuscescens
LC
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Eastern Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos spodocephalus
LC
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Elliot's Woodpecker
Dendropicos elliotii
LC
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