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Cardinal Woodpecker

Dendropicos fuscescens

Least Concern

About

The Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is a species in the genus Dendropicos. It is currently classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Piciformes (Ağaçkakansılar)

Species

Dendropicos fuscescens (Cardinal Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アフリカコゲラ

Chinese 暗红啄木鸟

Spanish Pito cardenal

French Pic cardinal

German Kardinalspecht

Portuguese pica-pau-cardeal

Russian Кардинальский саванный дятел

Similar Species in Dendropicos

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Abyssinian Woodpecker

Dendropicos abyssinicus

Least Concern

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African Gray-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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cardinal Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Cardinal Woodpecker is Dendropicos fuscescens. It belongs to the genus Dendropicos.

What is the conservation status of Cardinal Woodpecker?

Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Cardinal Woodpecker belong to?

Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) belongs to the genus Dendropicos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Cardinal Woodpecker endangered?

No, Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cardinal Woodpecker belong to?

Cardinal Woodpecker (Dendropicos fuscescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Cardinal Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Cardinal Woodpecker in the genus Dendropicos include Abyssinian Woodpecker, African Gray-Woodpecker, Gabon Woodpecker, Olive Woodpecker, Little Gray Woodpecker.