Crimson-naped Woodpecker

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Crimson-naped Woodpecker (<em>Dryobates cathpharius</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Overview

Crimson-naped Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Dryobates; binomial: Dryobates cathpharius; authority: (Blyth, 1843).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

With the split of Dryobates pernyii change English name of Dryobates cathpharius from Crimson-breasted Woodpecker to Crimson-naped Woodpecker to align with Clements/eBird.

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