About the Blood-colored Woodpecker
The blood-coloured woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Guyana and Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis sanguineus |
| Species Codes | blcwoo3, BCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blood-colored Woodpecker belong to?
The Blood-colored Woodpecker (Veniliornis sanguineus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Blood-colored Woodpecker?
The blood-coloured woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Guyana and Suriname....
Where can I report a Blood-colored Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Blood-colored Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcwoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
62
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