About the Hoffmann's Woodpecker
Hoffmann's woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Honduras south to Costa Rica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes hoffmannii |
| Species Codes | hofwoo1, HOWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hoffmann's Woodpecker belong to?
The Hoffmann's Woodpecker (Melanerpes hoffmannii) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Hoffmann's Woodpecker?
Hoffmann's woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Honduras south to Costa Rica....
Where can I report a Hoffmann's Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Hoffmann's Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hofwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
3,591
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