About the Buff-spotted Woodpecker
The buff-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to large parts of tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is an uncommon species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Pardipicus nivosus |
| Species Codes | buswoo1, BSWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Buff-spotted Woodpecker (Pardipicus nivosus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Buff-spotted Woodpecker?
The buff-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to large parts of tropical central Africa. It has an extremely wide range and is an uncommon species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of \"least conce...
Where can I report a Buff-spotted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-spotted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code buswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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