About the Bamboo Woodpecker
The bamboo woodpecker, or Gecinulus viridis, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Gecinulus viridis |
| Species Codes | bamwoo1, BAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bamboo Woodpecker belong to?
The Bamboo Woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bamboo Woodpecker?
The bamboo woodpecker, or Gecinulus viridis, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Bamboo Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Bamboo Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bamwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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