Golden-naped woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysauchen
The golden-naped woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae.
About the Golden-naped woodpecker
The golden-naped woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysauchen) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. The species is very closely related to the beautiful woodpecker, which is sometimes treated as the same species. The two species, along with several other species, are sometimes placed in the genus Tripsurus. It is found in Costa Rica and western Panama, where it is found on the Pacific slopes of those countries. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "least concern".
Fun Facts About Golden-naped woodpecker
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "least concern".
- Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Conservation Status
The Golden-naped woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Piciformes |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Species | Melanerpes chrysauchen |
Range & Habitat
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