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Chestnut Woodpecker

Celeus elegans

Least Concern

About

The Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) is a species in the genus Celeus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Species

Celeus elegans (Chestnut Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese チャバラテンニョゲラ

Chinese 南美栗啄木

Spanish Carpintero elegante

French Pic mordoré

German Fahlkopfspecht

Portuguese pica-pau-chocolate

Russian Светлохохлый целеус

Similar Species in Celeus

Kaempfer's Woodpecker

Celeus obrieni

Vulnerable

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Ochre-backed Woodpecker

Celeus ochraceus

Least Concern

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Pale-crested Woodpecker

Rufous-headed Woodpecker

Celeus spectabilis

Least Concern

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Chestnut-colored Woodpecker

Celeus castaneus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chestnut Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Chestnut Woodpecker is Celeus elegans. It belongs to the genus Celeus.

What is the conservation status of Chestnut Woodpecker?

Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chestnut Woodpecker live?

Chestnut Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Chestnut Woodpecker belong to?

Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) belongs to the genus Celeus, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Chestnut Woodpecker endangered?

No, Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Chestnut Woodpecker belong to?

Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Chestnut Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Chestnut Woodpecker in the genus Celeus include Cinnamon Woodpecker, Helmeted Woodpecker, Kaempfer's Woodpecker, Ochre-backed Woodpecker, Pale-crested Woodpecker.