About the Andaman Woodpecker
The Andaman woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands in India. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dryocopus hodgei |
| Species Codes | andwoo1, ANWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andaman Woodpecker belong to?
The Andaman Woodpecker (Dryocopus hodgei) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Andaman Woodpecker?
The Andaman woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Andaman Islands in India. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Andaman Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Andaman Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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