About the Nubian Woodpecker
The Nubian woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is distributed widely in Central and Eastern Africa, from Chad in west to Somalia in east and Tanzania in south. It is a fairly common species with a wide range, the population seems stable, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campethera nubica |
| Species Codes | nubwoo1, NUWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nubian Woodpecker belong to?
The Nubian Woodpecker (Campethera nubica) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Nubian Woodpecker?
The Nubian woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is distributed widely in Central and Eastern Africa, from Chad in west to Somalia in east and Tanzania in south. It is a fairly common species with a wide range, the population seems stable, and the International Union for Conserva...
Where can I report a Nubian Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Nubian Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nubwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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