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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker

Melanerpes chrysogenys

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

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)
Family
Picidae
Genus
Melanerpes
Species
Melanerpes chrysogenys (Golden-cheeked Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メガネシマセゲラ
Chinese 金頰啄木
Spanish Carpintero enmascarado
French Pic élégant
German Goldwangenspecht
Russian Золотощёкий меланерпес

Similar Species in Melanerpes

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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
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Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
Least Concern
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Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
Least Concern
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
Least Concern
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Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
Least Concern
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Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
Least Concern
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Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
Least Concern
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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is Melanerpes chrysogenys. It belongs to the genus Melanerpes.
What is the conservation status of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker?
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Golden-cheeked Woodpecker live?
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belong to?
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) belongs to the genus Melanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.
Is Golden-cheeked Woodpecker endangered?
No, Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belong to?
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).
What are the closest relatives of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker?
The closest relatives of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker in the genus Melanerpes include Beautiful Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker, Red-crowned Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Golden-fronted Woodpecker.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Melanerpes — 20 Species

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Beautiful Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher
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Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
LC 🐾
Red-crowned Woodpecker
Melanerpes rubricapillus
LC 🐾
Gila Woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
LC
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Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
LC
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Golden-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes aurifrons
LC 🐾
Golden-naped Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
LC 🐾
Gray-breasted Woodpecker
Melanerpes hypopolius
LC 🐾
Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes herminieri
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
Melanerpes striatus
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Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Melanerpes hoffmannii
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Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
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Puerto Rican Woodpecker
Melanerpes portoricensis
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Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes carolinus
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Red-Headed Woodpecker
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
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White-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes cactorum
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Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani
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West Indian Woodpecker
Melanerpes superciliaris
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White Woodpecker
Melanerpes candidus
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Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
Melanerpes flavifrons
LC
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