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Gabon Woodpecker

Dendropicos gabonensis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Piciformes (อันดับนกหัวขวานและนกโพระดก)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Dendropicos
Species
Dendropicos gabonensis (Gabon Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ゴマフゲラ
Chinese 加彭啄木
Spanish Pito del Gabón
French Pic du Gabon
German Gabunspecht
Russian Габонский саванный дятел

Similar Species in Dendropicos

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Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
Least Concern
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African Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
Least Concern
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Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
Least Concern
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Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
Least Concern
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Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
Least Concern
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Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
Near Threatened
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Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
Least Concern
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Brown-backed Woodpecker
Dendropicos obsoletus
Least Concern
View all species in Dendropicos →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gabon Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Gabon Woodpecker is Dendropicos gabonensis. It belongs to the genus Dendropicos.
What is the conservation status of Gabon Woodpecker?
Gabon Woodpecker (Dendropicos gabonensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Gabon Woodpecker belong to?
Gabon Woodpecker (Dendropicos gabonensis) belongs to the genus Dendropicos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Gabon Woodpecker endangered?
No, Gabon Woodpecker (Dendropicos gabonensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gabon Woodpecker belong to?
Gabon Woodpecker (Dendropicos gabonensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Gabon Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Gabon Woodpecker in the genus Dendropicos include Abyssinian Woodpecker, African Gray-Woodpecker, Olive Woodpecker, Little Gray Woodpecker, Melancholy Woodpecker.

Genus Dendropicos — 12 Species

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Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
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African Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
LC
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Gabon Woodpecker
Dendropicos gabonensis
LC
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Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
LC 🐾
Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
LC 🐾
Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
LC 🐾
Stierling's Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi
NT 🐾
Speckle-breasted Woodpecker
Dendropicos poecilolaemus
LC 🐾
Brown-backed Woodpecker
Dendropicos obsoletus
LC 🐾
Cardinal Woodpecker
Dendropicos fuscescens
LC 🐾
Eastern Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos spodocephalus
LC 🐾
Elliot's Woodpecker
Dendropicos elliotii
LC
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