About the Little Woodpecker
The little woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, Suriname, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis passerinus |
| Species Codes | litwoo2, LIWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Woodpecker belong to?
The Little Woodpecker (Veniliornis passerinus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Little Woodpecker?
The little woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile, Suriname, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Little Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
1,613
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