Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Micropternus brachyurus |
| Codes | rufwoo2, RUWO |
Identification
The Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus) is a member of the Woodpeckers family within the order Piciformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Micropternus brachyurus
Family: Woodpeckers
Order: Piciformes
eBird Code: rufwoo2