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Melancholy Woodpecker

Dendropicos lugubris

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 lugubris (Melancholy Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

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

Genus Dendropicos — 12 Species

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Abyssinian Woodpecker
Dendropicos abyssinicus
LC 🐾
African Gray-Woodpecker
Dendropicos goertae
LC 🐾
Gabon Woodpecker
Dendropicos gabonensis
LC 🐾
Olive Woodpecker
Dendropicos griseocephalus
LC 🐾
Little Gray Woodpecker
Dendropicos elachus
LC
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Melancholy Woodpecker
Dendropicos lugubris
LC
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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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