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Little Gray Woodpecker

Dendropicos elachus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニシアフリカコゲラ
Chinese 小灰啄木
Spanish Pito saheliano
French Pic gris
German Wüstenspecht
Russian Малый 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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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
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Brown-backed Woodpecker
Dendropicos obsoletus
Least Concern
View all species in Dendropicos →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Gray Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Little Gray Woodpecker is Dendropicos elachus. It belongs to the genus Dendropicos.
What is the conservation status of Little Gray Woodpecker?
Little Gray Woodpecker (Dendropicos elachus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Little Gray Woodpecker belong to?
Little Gray Woodpecker (Dendropicos elachus) belongs to the genus Dendropicos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Little Gray Woodpecker endangered?
No, Little Gray Woodpecker (Dendropicos elachus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Little Gray Woodpecker belong to?
Little Gray Woodpecker (Dendropicos elachus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Little Gray Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Little Gray Woodpecker in the genus Dendropicos include Abyssinian Woodpecker, African Gray-Woodpecker, Gabon Woodpecker, Olive Woodpecker, Melancholy 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
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Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
LC
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Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
LC
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Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
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Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
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Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
LC 🐾
Brown-backed Woodpecker
Dendropicos obsoletus
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Cardinal Woodpecker
Dendropicos fuscescens
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Eastern Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos spodocephalus
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Elliot's Woodpecker
Dendropicos elliotii
LC
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