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Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker

Celeus grammicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Piciformes (पिकिफ़ोर्मीस)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Celeus
Species
Celeus grammicus (Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウロコテンニョゲラ
Chinese 鱗胸啄木
Spanish Carpintero Pechiescamoso
French Pic de Verreaux
German Gelbflankenspecht
Portuguese picapauzinho-chocolate
Russian Чешуйчатогрудый целеус

Similar Species in Celeus

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Chestnut Woodpecker
Celeus elegans
Least Concern
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Cinnamon Woodpecker
Celeus loricatus
Least Concern
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Helmeted Woodpecker
Celeus galeatus
Vulnerable
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Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni
Vulnerable
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Ochre-backed Woodpecker
Celeus ochraceus
Least Concern
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Pale-crested Woodpecker
Celeus lugubris
Least Concern
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Ringed Woodpecker
Celeus torquatus
Near Threatened
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Rufous-headed Woodpecker
Celeus spectabilis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker is Celeus grammicus. It belongs to the genus Celeus.
What is the conservation status of Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker?
Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker live?
Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker belong to?
Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus) belongs to the genus Celeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker endangered?
No, Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker belong to?
Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker (Celeus grammicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker in the genus Celeus include Chestnut Woodpecker, Cinnamon Woodpecker, Helmeted Woodpecker, Kaempfer's Woodpecker, Ochre-backed Woodpecker.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Celeus — 13 Species

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Chestnut Woodpecker
Celeus elegans
LC 🐾
Cinnamon Woodpecker
Celeus loricatus
LC 🐾
Helmeted Woodpecker
Celeus galeatus
VU 🐾
Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni
VU 🐾
Ochre-backed Woodpecker
Celeus ochraceus
LC 🐾
Pale-crested Woodpecker
Celeus lugubris
LC 🐾
Ringed Woodpecker
Celeus torquatus
NT 🐾
Rufous-headed Woodpecker
Celeus spectabilis
LC 🐾
Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
Celeus castaneus
LC
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Scale-breasted Woodpecker / Scaly-breasted Woodpecker
Celeus grammicus
LC
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Waved Woodpecker
Celeus undatus
LC 🐾
Blond-crested Woodpecker
Celeus flavescens
LC 🐾
Cream-colored Woodpecker
Celeus flavus
LC
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