This pie chart shows the relative likelihood of observing particular other species commonly observed near Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Range and Population:

This species has a large range, with an estimated global Extent of Occurrence of 2,100,000 km². It has a large global population estimated to be 2,200,000 individuals (Rich et al. 2003). Global population trends have not been quantified, but the species is not believed to approach the thresholds for the population decline criterion of the IUCN Red List (i.e. declining more than 30% in ten years or three generations). For these reasons, the species is evaluated as Least Concern. (Ref. 67122)
Countries:Native:
Canada; Guatemala; Mexico; United States

(Ref. 67122) (Ref. 67122)

Ecology Notes:

List of Habitats:1.1Forest - Boreal 1.4Forest - Temperate 1.9Forest - Subtropical/Tropical Moist Montane

In sections below, we make some habitat inferences based on the known habitat preferences of those species most commonly associated with Sphyrapicus nuchalis.

Zone:

alpine, montane, subalpine, temperate.

Vegetation:

alpine meadows, boreal forest, brush piles, brushy fence rows, canebrakes, coniferous forests, cultivated areas, deciduous woods and forests, desert, desert scrub, disturbed sites, fence rows, fields, forest edges, forests, gardens, grasslands, hardwood forests, juniper-pinyon woodland, mature forests, meadows, moist woods, montane forests, open forests, open hillsides, pasture, pine forests, plantations, rain forest, shrubby vegetation, subalpine meadows, subarctic forest, thickets, tropical forest, tundra grassland.

Terrain:

dry slopes, flood plains, grassy fields, hillsides, mountain slopes, pastureland, plantations, roadsides, rock outcrops, sand dunes, streamsides, urban areas, valleys.

Soil and Rock:

clay, gypsum, limestone, loam, sandy areas, sandy soil, stony areas.

Water in Area:

along rivers, bays, bogs, brackish water, ditches, dry areas, estuaries, flood plains, lagoon, lakes, marshes, ponds, river banks, rivers, saltwater, shores, stream banks, streams, swamps, swampy areas.

Slopes in Area:

hillsides, ravines, rocky slopes.