About the Crimson-winged Woodpecker
The crimson-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can grow up to 25 cm long. Its diet is mainly insects and larvae. It is a bright and colourful bird that is hard to misidentify.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picus puniceus |
| Species Codes | crwwoo1, CWWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-winged Woodpecker belong to?
The Crimson-winged Woodpecker (Picus puniceus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-winged Woodpecker?
The crimson-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in the woodpecker family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can grow up to 25 cm long. Its diet is mainly insects and larvae. It is ...
Where can I report a Crimson-winged Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-winged Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crwwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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