Gila woodpecker
Melanerpes uropygialis
The Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the desert regions of the southwestern United States and western Mexico.
Order: Piciformes Conservation: Least Concern
About the Gila woodpecker
The Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the desert regions of the southwestern United States and western Mexico. In the U.S., they range through southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Fun Facts About Gila woodpecker
- The Gila woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis) is a medium-sized woodpecker of the desert regions of the southwestern United States and western Mexico.
- In the U.S., they range through southeastern California, southern Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Conservation Status
The Gila 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 uropygialis |
Range & Habitat
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