About the Gabon Woodpecker
The Gabon woodpecker is a species of small woodpecker in the family Picidae which occurs in western central Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendropicos gabonensis |
| Species Codes | gabwoo1, GAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gabon Woodpecker belong to?
The Gabon Woodpecker (Dendropicos gabonensis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gabon Woodpecker?
The Gabon woodpecker is a species of small woodpecker in the family Picidae which occurs in western central Africa....
Where can I report a Gabon Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Gabon Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gabwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
30
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