About the Knysna Woodpecker
The Knysna woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. It belongs to a species complex that includes the golden-tailed and Mombasa woodpeckers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campethera notata |
| Species Codes | knywoo1, KNWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Knysna Woodpecker belong to?
The Knysna Woodpecker (Campethera notata) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Knysna Woodpecker?
The Knysna woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to South Africa, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. It belongs to a species complex...
Where can I report a Knysna Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Knysna Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code knywoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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