About the Pale-headed Woodpecker
The pale-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a bamboo specialist, and a montane bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Gecinulus grantia |
| Species Codes | pahwoo1, PHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pale-headed Woodpecker belong to?
The Pale-headed Woodpecker (Gecinulus grantia) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Pale-headed Woodpecker?
The pale-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a bamboo speciali...
Where can I report a Pale-headed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Pale-headed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pahwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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