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Lesser Spotted Woodpecker

Dryobates minor

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Piciformes (Ağaçkakansılar)

Species

Dryobates minor (Lesser Spotted Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コアカゲラ

Chinese 小斑啄木

Spanish Pico menor

French Pic épeichette

German Kleinspecht

Portuguese pica-pau-galego

Russian Малый пёстрый дятел

Similar Species in Dryobates

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Ladder-backed Woodpecker

Crimson-naped Woodpecker

Dryobates cathpharius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is Dryobates minor. It belongs to the genus Dryobates.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker?

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Spotted Woodpecker live?

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Lesser Spotted Woodpecker belong to?

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) belongs to the genus Dryobates, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

What kingdom does Lesser Spotted Woodpecker belong to?

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Lesser Spotted Woodpecker in the genus Dryobates include Ladder-backed Woodpecker, Nuttall's Woodpecker, Crimson-naped Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker.