About the Spot-breasted Woodpecker
The spot-breasted woodpecker or spot-breasted flicker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Colaptes punctigula |
| Species Codes | spbwoo1, SBWP, SBWO, SBFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-breasted Woodpecker belong to?
The Spot-breasted Woodpecker (Colaptes punctigula) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Spot-breasted Woodpecker?
The spot-breasted woodpecker or spot-breasted flicker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Spot-breasted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-breasted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spbwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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