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pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ズアカキツツキ
Chinese 紅頭啄木
Spanish Carpintero cabecirrojo
French Pic à tête rouge
German Rotkopfspecht
Portuguese pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha
Russian Красноголовый меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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benedito-de-testa-amarela
Melanerpes flavifrons
Least Concern
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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-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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pica-pau-de-testa-dourada
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 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
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pica-pau-branco
Melanerpes candidus
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pica-pau-das-bolotas
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC
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pica-pau-de-cabeça-vermelha
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
LC
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pica-pau-de-hispaniola
Melanerpes striatus
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pica-pau-de-lewis
Melanerpes lewis
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pica-pau-de-testa-branca
Melanerpes cactorum
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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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