About the Speckle-throated Woodpecker
The speckle-throated woodpecker, also known as Reichenow's woodpecker, is an East African woodpecker often considered a subspecies of Bennett's woodpecker. The bird is named after the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campethera scriptoricauda |
| Species Codes | reiwoo1, REWO, STWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckle-throated Woodpecker belong to?
The Speckle-throated Woodpecker (Campethera scriptoricauda) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Speckle-throated Woodpecker?
The speckle-throated woodpecker, also known as Reichenow's woodpecker, is an East African woodpecker often considered a subspecies of Bennett's woodpecker. The bird is named after the German ornithologist Anton Reichenow....
Where can I report a Speckle-throated Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckle-throated Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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