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White-fronted Woodpecker

Melanerpes cactorum

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 cactorum (White-fronted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese サボテンゲラ
Chinese 白額啄木
Spanish Carpintero de los cardones
French Pic des cactus
German Kaktusspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-de-testa-branca
Russian Кактусовый дятел

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