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Little Woodpecker

Veniliornis passerinus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Veniliornis
Species
Veniliornis passerinus (Little Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメハゲラ
Chinese 小啄木
Spanish Carpintero chico
French Pic passerin
German Sperlingsspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-pequeno
Russian Воробьиный венилиорнис

Similar Species in Veniliornis

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Checkered Woodpecker
Veniliornis mixtus
Least Concern
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Yellow-vented Woodpecker
Veniliornis dignus
Not Evaluated
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Golden-collared Woodpecker
Veniliornis cassini
Least Concern
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Red-rumped Woodpecker
Veniliornis kirkii
Not Evaluated
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Red-stained Woodpecker
Veniliornis affinis
Least Concern
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White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
Least Concern
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Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
Least Concern
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Striped Woodpecker
Veniliornis lignarius
Least Concern
View all species in Veniliornis →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Little Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Little Woodpecker is Veniliornis passerinus. It belongs to the genus Veniliornis.
What is the conservation status of Little Woodpecker?
Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Little Woodpecker live?
Little Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Little Woodpecker belong to?
Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) belongs to the genus Veniliornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Little Woodpecker endangered?
No, Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Little Woodpecker belong to?
Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Little Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Little Woodpecker in the genus Veniliornis include Checkered Woodpecker, Yellow-vented Woodpecker, Golden-collared Woodpecker, Red-rumped Woodpecker, Red-stained Woodpecker.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Veniliornis — 14 Species

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Checkered Woodpecker
Veniliornis mixtus
LC 🐾
Yellow-vented Woodpecker
Veniliornis dignus
NE 🐾
Golden-collared Woodpecker
Veniliornis cassini
LC
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Little Woodpecker
Veniliornis passerinus
LC
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Red-rumped Woodpecker
Veniliornis kirkii
NE 🐾
Red-stained Woodpecker
Veniliornis affinis
LC 🐾
White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
LC 🐾
Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
LC 🐾
Striped Woodpecker
Veniliornis lignarius
LC 🐾
Blood-colored Woodpecker
Veniliornis sanguineus
LC 🐾
Yellow-eared Woodpecker
Veniliornis maculifrons
LC 🐾
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker
Veniliornis callonotus
LC 🐾
Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
NE 🐾
Choco Woodpecker
Veniliornis chocoensis
NT
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