About the Himalayan Woodpecker
The Himalayan woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the Himalayas and some adjoining areas, and ranges across Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendrocopos himalayensis |
| Species Codes | himwoo1, HIWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Himalayan Woodpecker belong to?
The Himalayan Woodpecker (Dendrocopos himalayensis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Himalayan Woodpecker?
The Himalayan woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the Himalayas and some adjoining areas, and ranges across Afghanistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Pakistan. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and tempera...
Where can I report a Himalayan Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Himalayan Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code himwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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