About the Great Slaty Woodpecker
The great slaty woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. A unique and basically unmistakable bird, it is the largest confirmed living woodpecker species, behind the likely extinct imperial woodpecker and ivory-billed woodpecker.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Mulleripicus pulverulentus |
| Species Codes | grswoo1, GSWO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Slaty Woodpecker belong to?
The Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Great Slaty Woodpecker?
The Great Slaty Woodpecker is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Great Slaty Woodpecker?
The great slaty woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. A unique and basically unmistakable bird, it is the largest confirmed living woodpecker species, behind the likely extinct imperial woodpecker and ivory-billed woodpe...
Where can I report a Great Slaty Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Slaty Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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