About the Heart-spotted Woodpecker
The Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente) is a species of bird in the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 236 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code heswoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Hemicircus canente |
| Species Codes | heswoo1, HSWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Heart-spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Heart-spotted Woodpecker?
The Heart-spotted Woodpecker is a member of the Woodpeckers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Heart-spotted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Heart-spotted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code heswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodpeckers 236 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
380
iNat Observations
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