Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Codes | acowoo, ACWO |
Identification
The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a member of the Woodpeckers family within the order Piciformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code acowoo when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Melanerpes formicivorus
Family: Woodpeckers
Order: Piciformes
eBird Code: acowoo