About the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) is a species of bird in the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 236 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chcwoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus castaneus |
| Species Codes | chcwoo1, CCOW, CCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker belong to?
The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker?
The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker is a member of the Woodpeckers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-colored Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-colored Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodpeckers 236 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
871
iNat Observations
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