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オオアカゲラ (White-backed Woodpecker)

Dendrocopos leucotos

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Species

Dendrocopos leucotos (オオアカゲラ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアカゲラ

Chinese 大赤啄木〔白背啄木〕

Spanish Pico Dorsiblanco

French Pic à dos blanc

German Weißrückenspecht

Portuguese Pica-pau-de-dorso-branco

Russian Белоспинный дятел

Similar Species in Dendrocopos

Dendrocopos assimilis

Least Concern

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キバラアカゲラ

Dendrocopos darjellensis

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

Critically Endangered

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ハジロアカゲラ

Dendrocopos leucopterus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of オオアカゲラ?

The scientific name of オオアカゲラ is Dendrocopos leucotos. It belongs to the genus Dendrocopos.

What is the conservation status of オオアカゲラ?

オオアカゲラ (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does オオアカゲラ live?

オオアカゲラ is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does オオアカゲラ belong to?

オオアカゲラ (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the genus Dendrocopos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is オオアカゲラ endangered?

Yes, オオアカゲラ (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does オオアカゲラ belong to?

オオアカゲラ (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of オオアカゲラ?

The closest relatives of オオアカゲラ in the genus Dendrocopos include アカゲラ, カオジロアカゲラ, カタジロアカゲラ, キバラアカゲラ, コモンアカゲラ.