About the Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Kaempfer's woodpecker, also known as the Piauí woodpecker and previously as the caatinga woodpecker, is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus obrieni |
| Species Codes | caawoo1, KAWO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Kaempfer's Woodpecker belong to?
The Kaempfer's Woodpecker (Celeus obrieni) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Kaempfer's Woodpecker?
The Kaempfer's Woodpecker is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Kaempfer's Woodpecker?
Kaempfer's woodpecker, also known as the Piauí woodpecker and previously as the caatinga woodpecker, is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Kaempfer's Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Kaempfer's Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code caawoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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