About the Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
The yellow-crowned woodpecker or Mahratta woodpecker is a species of small pied woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the only species placed in the genus Leiopicus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Leiopicus mahrattensis |
| Species Codes | yecwoo1, YCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-crowned Woodpecker belong to?
The Yellow-crowned Woodpecker (Leiopicus mahrattensis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-crowned Woodpecker?
The yellow-crowned woodpecker or Mahratta woodpecker is a species of small pied woodpecker found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the only species placed in the genus Leiopicus....
Where can I report a Yellow-crowned Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-crowned Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yecwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
798
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