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Dot-fronted Woodpecker

Veniliornis frontalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese モンキハゲラ
Chinese 点额啄木鸟
Spanish Carpintero de las Yungas
French Pic étoilé
German Perlstirnspecht
Russian Жемчужнолобый венилиорнис

Similar Species in Veniliornis

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Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
Not Evaluated
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Blood-colored Woodpecker
Veniliornis sanguineus
Least Concern
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Checkered Woodpecker
Veniliornis mixtus
Least Concern
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Choco Woodpecker
Veniliornis chocoensis
Near Threatened
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Golden-collared Woodpecker
Veniliornis cassini
Least Concern
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Little Woodpecker
Veniliornis passerinus
Least Concern
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Red-rumped Woodpecker
Veniliornis kirkii
Not Evaluated
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Red-stained Woodpecker
Veniliornis affinis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Dot-fronted Woodpecker is Veniliornis frontalis. It belongs to the genus Veniliornis.
What is the conservation status of Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
Dot-fronted Woodpecker (Veniliornis frontalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Dot-fronted Woodpecker belong to?
Dot-fronted Woodpecker (Veniliornis frontalis) belongs to the genus Veniliornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Dot-fronted Woodpecker endangered?
No, Dot-fronted Woodpecker (Veniliornis frontalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dot-fronted Woodpecker belong to?
Dot-fronted Woodpecker (Veniliornis frontalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dot-fronted Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Dot-fronted Woodpecker in the genus Veniliornis include Bar-bellied Woodpecker, Blood-colored Woodpecker, Checkered Woodpecker, Choco Woodpecker, Golden-collared Woodpecker.

Genus Veniliornis — 14 Species

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Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Veniliornis nigriceps
NE 🐾
Blood-colored Woodpecker
Veniliornis sanguineus
LC 🐾
Checkered Woodpecker
Veniliornis mixtus
LC 🐾
Choco Woodpecker
Veniliornis chocoensis
NT
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Dot-fronted Woodpecker
Veniliornis frontalis
LC
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Golden-collared Woodpecker
Veniliornis cassini
LC 🐾
Little Woodpecker
Veniliornis passerinus
LC 🐾
Red-rumped Woodpecker
Veniliornis kirkii
NE 🐾
Red-stained Woodpecker
Veniliornis affinis
LC 🐾
Scarlet-backed Woodpecker
Veniliornis callonotus
LC 🐾
Striped Woodpecker
Veniliornis lignarius
LC 🐾
White-spotted Woodpecker
Veniliornis spilogaster
LC 🐾
Yellow-eared Woodpecker
Veniliornis maculifrons
LC 🐾
Yellow-vented Woodpecker
Veniliornis dignus
NE
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