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Scientific Name
Dryobates pubescens
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Dryobates pubescens (Linnaeus, 1766)
Park
Zion National Park (ZION)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Downy Woodpecker
Park Synonyms
Dendrocopos pubescens, Picoides pubescens homorus, Dendrocopos pubescens leucurus, Picoides pubescens
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae |
| Subfamily | Picinae |
| Genus | Dryobates |
| Species | Dryobates pubescens |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Permanent resident.; Data Source: Wauer 1997, Bibkey #141334
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Sibley 2000, Bibkey #388608
Abundance
Common
Abundance Notes
Fairly common.; Data Source: Wauer 1997, Bibkey #141334
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Wauer documents numerous breeding records from inside the park.; Data Source: Wauer 1997, Bibkey #141334
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
0
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
eln/NCPN I&M
Created Date
7/26/2000 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
jrbrehm@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/25/2025 3:14:27 PM
Notes
Park Species Data Source: Wauer 1997, Bibkey #141334
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Canyonlands National Park (CANY)
Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)
Cedar Breaks National Monument (CEBR)
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Natural Bridges National Monument (NABR)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (TICA)
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