Hairy woodpecker
Dryobates villosus
Conservation: Least Concern
About the Hairy woodpecker
The hairy woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) is a medium-sized woodpecker that is found over a large area of North America. It is approximately 250 mm (9.8 in) in length with a 380 mm (15 in) wingspan. With an estimated population in 2020 of almost nine million individuals, the hairy woodpecker is listed by the IUCN as a species of least concern. The species was previously placed in the genus Dryobates.
Fun Facts About Hairy woodpecker
- The hairy woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) is a medium-sized woodpecker that is found over a large area of North America.
- It is approximately 250 mm (9.8 in) in length with a 380 mm (15 in) wingspan.
- With an estimated population in 2020 of almost nine million individuals, the hairy woodpecker is listed by the IUCN as a species of least concern.
Conservation Status
The Hairy 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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