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Yellow-tufted Woodpecker

Melanerpes cruentatus

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 (hewan)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (burung)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes cruentatus (Yellow-tufted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マミジロミヤビゲラ
Chinese 黃髭啄木
Spanish carpintero cejón
French Pic à chevron d'or
German Gelbbrauenspecht
Portuguese benedito-de-testa-vermelha
Russian Златохохлый меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Least Concern
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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Least Concern
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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
Least Concern
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
Least Concern
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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-tufted Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Yellow-tufted Woodpecker is Melanerpes cruentatus. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-tufted Woodpecker?
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-tufted Woodpecker live?
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Yellow-tufted Woodpecker belong to?
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Yellow-tufted Woodpecker endangered?
No, Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Yellow-tufted Woodpecker belong to?
Yellow-tufted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cruentatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-tufted Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Yellow-tufted Woodpecker in the genus Melanerpes include Beautiful Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC 🐾
Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC 🐾
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC 🐾
Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC 🐾
Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
LC 🐾
Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
Melanerpes striatus
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Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
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Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
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Puerto Rican Woodpecker
Melanerpes portoricensis
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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
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Red-Headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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White-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes cactorum
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Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
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West Indian Woodpecker
Melanerpes superciliaris
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White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes flavifrons
LC
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