About the Bearded Woodpecker
The bearded woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It has a distinctive black and white head and brownish barred body. It is native to tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is a fairly common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern". Some taxonomic authorities place this species in Dendropicos.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Chloropicus namaquus |
| Species Codes | beawoo1, BEWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Woodpecker belong to?
The Bearded Woodpecker (Chloropicus namaquus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bearded Woodpecker?
The bearded woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It has a distinctive black and white head and brownish barred body. It is native to tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is a fairly common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has ra...
Where can I report a Bearded Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beawoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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