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Spot-breasted Woodpecker

Colaptes punctigula

Least Concern

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Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Piciformes (Piciformes)

Species

Colaptes punctigula (Spot-breasted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメシマオゲラ

Chinese 斑胸扑翅鴷

Spanish Carpintero Pechipunteado

French Pic de Cayenne

German Tüpfelbrustspecht

Portuguese pica-pau-de-peito-pontilhado

Russian Пестрогрудый золотистый дятел

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Black-necked Woodpecker

Colaptes atricollis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spot-breasted Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Spot-breasted Woodpecker is Colaptes punctigula. It belongs to the genus Colaptes.

What is the conservation status of Spot-breasted Woodpecker?

Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Spot-breasted Woodpecker live?

Spot-breasted Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Spot-breasted Woodpecker belong to?

Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) belongs to the genus Colaptes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Spot-breasted Woodpecker endangered?

No, Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Spot-breasted Woodpecker belong to?

Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Spot-breasted Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Spot-breasted Woodpecker in the genus Colaptes include Andean Flicker, Black-necked Woodpecker, Bronze-winged Woodpecker, Campo Flicker, Chilean Flicker.