About the Crimson-naped Woodpecker
The crimson-naped woodpecker, crimson-breasted woodpecker or scarlet-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was previously considered conspecific with necklaced woodpecker.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dryobates cathpharius |
| Species Codes | crbwoo6, CNWO, SBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-naped Woodpecker belong to?
The Crimson-naped Woodpecker (Dryobates cathpharius) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-naped Woodpecker?
The crimson-naped woodpecker, crimson-breasted woodpecker or scarlet-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar and Nepal. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montan...
Where can I report a Crimson-naped Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-naped Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crbwoo6, or on iNaturalist.
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