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White-backed Woodpecker

Dendrocopos leucotos

Critically Endangered

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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and temperate coniferous forests within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Aves (chim)

Order

Piciformes (Bộ Gõ kiến)

Species

Dendrocopos leucotos (White-backed Woodpecker)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオアカゲラ

Chinese 大赤啄木〔白背啄木〕

Spanish Pico Dorsiblanco

French Pic à dos blanc

German Weißrückenspecht

Portuguese Pica-pau-de-dorso-branco

Russian Белоспинный дятел

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Great Spotted Woodpecker

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Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos macei

Least Concern

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Freckle-breasted Woodpecker

Dendrocopos himalayensis

Least Concern

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White-winged Woodpecker

Dendrocopos leucopterus

Critically Endangered

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Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus

Least Concern

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Sind Woodpecker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-backed Woodpecker?

The scientific name of White-backed Woodpecker is Dendrocopos leucotos. It belongs to the genus Dendrocopos.

What is the conservation status of White-backed Woodpecker?

White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-backed Woodpecker live?

White-backed Woodpecker is found in Distributed across Norway, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does White-backed Woodpecker belong to?

White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the genus Dendrocopos, which is part of the taxonomic family Picidae.

Is White-backed Woodpecker endangered?

Yes, White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does White-backed Woodpecker belong to?

White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of White-backed Woodpecker?

The closest relatives of White-backed Woodpecker in the genus Dendrocopos include Great Spotted Woodpecker, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Freckle-breasted Woodpecker, Himalayan Woodpecker, White-winged Woodpecker.