Nuttall's woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii) is a species of woodpecker named after naturalist Thomas Nuttall in 1843.

Order: Piciformes Conservation: Least Concern
Nuttall's woodpecker

About the Nuttall's woodpecker

Nuttall's woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii) is a species of woodpecker named after naturalist Thomas Nuttall in 1843. They are found in oak woodlands of California and are similar to the ladder-backed woodpecker in both genetics and appearance.

Fun Facts About Nuttall's woodpecker

  • Nuttall's woodpecker (Dryobates nuttallii) is a species of woodpecker named after naturalist Thomas Nuttall in 1843.

Conservation Status

The Nuttall's woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPiciformes
GenusDryobates
SpeciesDryobates nuttallii

Range & Habitat

Range map of Nuttall's woodpecker

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