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Scarlet-backed Woodpecker

Veniliornis callonotus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Veniliornis
Species
Veniliornis callonotus (Scarlet-backed Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese セアカハゲラ
Chinese 朱背啄木鸟
Spanish Carpintero escarlata
French Pic rubin
German Scharlachrückenspecht
Russian Рубиновый венилиорнис

Similar Species in Veniliornis

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pica-pau-chorão
Veniliornis mixtus
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-colar-dourado
Veniliornis cassini
Least Concern
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pica-pau-de-sobre-vermelho
Veniliornis kirkii
Not Evaluated
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pica-pau-pequeno
Veniliornis passerinus
Least Concern
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picapauzinho-avermelhado
Veniliornis affinis
Least Concern
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picapauzinho-de-testa-pintada
Veniliornis maculifrons
Least Concern
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picapauzinho-verde-carijó
Veniliornis spilogaster
Least Concern
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Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet-backed Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Scarlet-backed Woodpecker is Veniliornis callonotus. It belongs to the genus Veniliornis.
What is the conservation status of Scarlet-backed Woodpecker?
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Scarlet-backed Woodpecker live?
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador.
What family does Scarlet-backed Woodpecker belong to?
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) belongs to the genus Veniliornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Scarlet-backed Woodpecker endangered?
No, Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Scarlet-backed Woodpecker belong to?
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker (Veniliornis callonotus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Scarlet-backed Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Scarlet-backed Woodpecker in the genus Veniliornis include pica-pau-chorão, pica-pau-de-colar-dourado, pica-pau-de-sobre-vermelho, pica-pau-pequeno, picapauzinho-avermelhado.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Veniliornis — 14 Species

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pica-pau-chorão
Veniliornis mixtus
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-colar-dourado
Veniliornis cassini
LC 🐾
pica-pau-de-sobre-vermelho
Veniliornis kirkii
NE 🐾
pica-pau-pequeno
Veniliornis passerinus
LC 🐾
picapauzinho-avermelhado
Veniliornis affinis
LC 🐾
picapauzinho-de-testa-pintada
Veniliornis maculifrons
LC 🐾
picapauzinho-verde-carijó
Veniliornis spilogaster
LC 🐾
Choco Woodpecker
Veniliornis chocoensis
NT 🐾
Yellow-vented Woodpecker
Veniliornis dignus
NE 🐾
Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
LC 🐾
Striped Woodpecker
Veniliornis lignarius
LC 🐾
Blood-colored Woodpecker
Veniliornis sanguineus
LC
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Scarlet-backed Woodpecker
Veniliornis callonotus
LC
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Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
NE
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