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Great Spotted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos major

Least Concern

About

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Species

Dendrocopos major (Great Spotted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカゲラ

Chinese 大斑啄木

Spanish Pico Picapinos

French pic épeiche

German Buntspecht

Portuguese Pica-pau-malhado-grande

Russian Большой пёстрый дятел

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White-backed Woodpecker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Spotted Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Great Spotted Woodpecker is Dendrocopos major. It belongs to the genus Dendrocopos.

What is the conservation status of Great Spotted Woodpecker?

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Great Spotted Woodpecker live?

Great Spotted Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) belongs to the genus Dendrocopos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Great Spotted Woodpecker endangered?

No, Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Great Spotted Woodpecker belong to?

Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Great Spotted Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Great Spotted Woodpecker in the genus Dendrocopos include Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Freckle-breasted Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, White-backed Woodpecker, White-winged Woodpecker.