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Puerto Rican Woodpecker

Melanerpes portoricensis

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes portoricensis (Puerto Rican Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese プエルトリコキツツキ
Chinese 波多黎各啄木
Spanish Carpintero puertorriqueño
French Pic de Porto Rico
German Puerto-Rico-Specht
Russian Пуэрто-риканский меланерпес

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benedito-de-testa-amarela
Melanerpes flavifrons
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benedito-de-testa-vermelha
Melanerpes cruentatus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-branco
Melanerpes candidus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-das-bolotas
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-hispaniola
Melanerpes striatus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-lewis
Melanerpes lewis
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-testa-branca
Melanerpes cactorum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Puerto Rican Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Puerto Rican Woodpecker is Melanerpes portoricensis. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Puerto Rican Woodpecker?
Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Puerto Rican Woodpecker live?
Puerto Rican Woodpecker is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Puerto Rican Woodpecker belong to?
Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Puerto Rican Woodpecker endangered?
No, Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Puerto Rican Woodpecker belong to?
Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Puerto Rican Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Puerto Rican Woodpecker in the genus Melanerpes include benedito-de-testa-amarela, benedito-de-testa-vermelha, pica-pau-branco, pica-pau-das-bolotas, pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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benedito-de-testa-amarela
Melanerpes flavifrons
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benedito-de-testa-vermelha
Melanerpes cruentatus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-branco
Melanerpes candidus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-das-bolotas
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-hispaniola
Melanerpes striatus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-lewis
Melanerpes lewis
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-testa-branca
Melanerpes cactorum
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-testa-dourada
Melanerpes aurifrons
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pica-pau-de-ventre-vermelho
Melanerpes carolinus
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pica-pau-yucateco
Melanerpes pygmaeus
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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Jamaican Woodpecker
Melanerpes radiolatus
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
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Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
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Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
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Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
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Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
LC
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