About the Yellow-fronted Woodpecker
The yellow-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is a fairly common bird with a wide range and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has classified its conservation status as "least concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes flavifrons |
| Species Codes | yefwoo1, YFWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-fronted Woodpecker belong to?
The Yellow-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes flavifrons) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-fronted Woodpecker?
The yellow-fronted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brazil, Paraguay and far north-eastern Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and heavily degraded former forest. It is a fairly common bird with a wide range and the I...
Where can I report a Yellow-fronted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-fronted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yefwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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