About the Waved Woodpecker
The waved woodpecker or variable woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus undatus |
| Species Codes | wavwoo5, SBWO, WAWO, VAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Waved Woodpecker belong to?
The Waved Woodpecker (Celeus undatus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Waved Woodpecker?
The waved woodpecker or variable woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Waved Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Waved Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wavwoo5, or on iNaturalist.
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