5,423 observationsLeast Concern
Golden-cheeked Woodpecker
Melanerpes chrysogenys
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Piciformes ›Family: Picidae ›Genus: Melanerpes
About
The golden-cheeked woodpecker (Melanerpes chrysogenys) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Mexico, in the western, and southwestern coastal strip on the Pacific Ocean, and the western bordering regions of mountains of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. They are distributed in the coast from Sinaloa to Colima.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Golden-cheeked Woodpecker is Melanerpes chrysogenys.
- The Golden-cheeked Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
- Golden-cheeked Woodpecker belongs to the genus Melanerpes.