About the Brown-fronted Woodpecker
The brown-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas. It is found in Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendrocoptes auriceps |
| Species Codes | brfwoo1, BFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-fronted Woodpecker belong to?
The Brown-fronted Woodpecker (Dendrocoptes auriceps) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-fronted Woodpecker?
The brown-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It ranges across the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the lower-to-middle altitudes of the Himalayas. It is found in Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Bhutan....
Where can I report a Brown-fronted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-fronted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brfwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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