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Gila Woodpecker

Melanerpes uropygialis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Piciformes (딱따구리목)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes uropygialis (Gila Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サバクシマセゲラ
Chinese 吉拉啄木
Spanish Carpintero del desierto
French Pic des saguaros
German Gilaspecht
Russian Гила

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

Native Range — 1 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
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC
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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC
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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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