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Black-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes pucherani

Least Concern

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The Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is a species in the genus Melanerpes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Aves (chim)

Order

Piciformes (Bộ Gõ kiến)

Species

Melanerpes pucherani (Black-cheeked Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホオグロミヤビゲラ

Chinese 黑頰啄木

Spanish Carpintero cara negra

French Pic de Pucheran

German Schläfenfleckspecht

Russian Чернощёкий меланерпес

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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

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Golden-fronted Woodpecker

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Gray-breasted Woodpecker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-cheeked Woodpecker?

The scientific name of Black-cheeked Woodpecker is Melanerpes pucherani. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.

What is the conservation status of Black-cheeked Woodpecker?

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black-cheeked Woodpecker live?

Black-cheeked Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Black-cheeked Woodpecker belong to?

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is Black-cheeked Woodpecker endangered?

No, Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Black-cheeked Woodpecker belong to?

Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Black-cheeked Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of Black-cheeked Woodpecker in the genus Melanerpes include Beautiful Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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