About the White-fronted Woodpecker
The white-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found mainly in Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes cactorum |
| Species Codes | whfwoo1, WFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-fronted Woodpecker belong to?
The White-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes cactorum) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-fronted Woodpecker?
The white-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found mainly in Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland....
Where can I report a White-fronted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White-fronted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whfwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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