About the Black-headed Woodpecker
The black-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It typically inhabits deciduous and coniferous forests and is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picus erythropygius |
| Species Codes | blhwoo1, BHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Woodpecker belong to?
The Black-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythropygius) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Woodpecker?
The black-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It typically inhabits deciduous and coniferous forests and is found in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam....
Where can I report a Black-headed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
196
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