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Gray-headed Woodpecker

Picus canus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Picus
Species
Picus canus (Gray-headed Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤマゲラ
Chinese 灰头绿啄木鸟
Spanish Pito cano
French pic cendré
German Grauspecht
Portuguese peto-cinzento
Russian Седой дятел
Thai นกหัวขวานเขียวหัวดำ

Similar Species in Picus

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Black-headed Woodpecker
Picus erythropygius
Least Concern
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European Green-Woodpecker
Picus viridis
Least Concern
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Japanese Green Woodpecker
Picus awokera
Least Concern
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Laced Woodpecker
Picus vittatus
Least Concern
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Lesser Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
Least Concern
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Levaillant's Woodpecker
Picus vaillantii
Least Concern
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Iberian Green-Woodpecker
Picus sharpei
Least Concern
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Red-collared Woodpecker
Picus rabieri
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gray-headed Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Gray-headed Woodpecker is Picus canus. It belongs to the genus Picus.
What is the conservation status of Gray-headed Woodpecker?
Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gray-headed Woodpecker live?
Gray-headed Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.
What family does Gray-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) belongs to the genus Picus, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Gray-headed Woodpecker endangered?
No, Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gray-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Gray-headed Woodpecker (Picus canus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Gray-headed Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Gray-headed Woodpecker in the genus Picus include Black-headed Woodpecker, European Green-Woodpecker, Japanese Green Woodpecker, Laced Woodpecker, Lesser Yellownape.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Picus — 13 Species

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Black-headed Woodpecker
Picus erythropygius
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European Green-Woodpecker
Picus viridis
LC
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Gray-headed Woodpecker
Picus canus
LC
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Japanese Green Woodpecker
Picus awokera
LC 🐾
Laced Woodpecker
Picus vittatus
LC 🐾
Lesser Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
LC 🐾
Levaillant's Woodpecker
Picus vaillantii
LC 🐾
Iberian Green-Woodpecker
Picus sharpei
LC 🐾
Red-collared Woodpecker
Picus rabieri
NT 🐾
Scaly-bellied Woodpecker
Picus squamatus
LC 🐾
Streak-breasted Woodpecker
Picus viridanus
LC 🐾
Streak-throated Woodpecker
Picus xanthopygaeus
LC 🐾
Crimson-winged Woodpecker
Picus puniceus
LC
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