About the White-backed Woodpecker
The white-backed woodpecker is a Eurasian woodpecker belonging to the genus Dendrocopos.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendrocopos leucotos |
| Species Codes | whbwoo1, WBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-backed Woodpecker belong to?
The White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-backed Woodpecker?
The white-backed woodpecker is a Eurasian woodpecker belonging to the genus Dendrocopos....
Where can I report a White-backed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White-backed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
14,417
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