About the Chestnut Woodpecker
The chestnut woodpecker a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus elegans |
| Species Codes | chewoo2, CHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Woodpecker belong to?
The Chestnut Woodpecker (Celeus elegans) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Woodpecker?
The chestnut woodpecker a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found on Trinidad and in every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Chestnut Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chewoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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