About the Red-rumped Woodpecker
The red-rumped woodpecker is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Costa Rica south to Peru and east to Brazil, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis kirkii |
| Species Codes | rerwoo1, RRWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-rumped Woodpecker belong to?
The Red-rumped Woodpecker (Veniliornis kirkii) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-rumped Woodpecker?
The red-rumped woodpecker is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Costa Rica south to Peru and east to Brazil, Guyana, and Trinidad and Tobago....
Where can I report a Red-rumped Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-rumped Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
457
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