About the Rufous-headed Woodpecker
The rufous-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus spectabilis |
| Species Codes | ruhwoo1, RHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-headed Woodpecker belong to?
The Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-headed Woodpecker?
The rufous-headed woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-headed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-headed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruhwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
70
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