About the Arabian Woodpecker
The Arabian woodpecker or Sarat woodpecker, is a bird species of the family Picidae, native to the Sarawat Mountains of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is the only woodpecker that breeds on the Arabian Peninsula.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendrocoptes dorae |
| Species Codes | arawoo1, ARWO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Arabian Woodpecker belong to?
The Arabian Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes dorae) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Arabian Woodpecker?
The Arabian Woodpecker is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Arabian Woodpecker?
The Arabian woodpecker or Sarat woodpecker, is a bird species of the family Picidae, native to the Sarawat Mountains of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is the only woodpecker that breeds on the Arabian Peninsula....
Where can I report a Arabian Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Arabian Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code arawoo1, or on iNaturalist.