About the Yellow-vented Woodpecker
The yellow-vented woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis dignus |
| Species Codes | yevwoo1, YVWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-vented Woodpecker belong to?
The Yellow-vented Woodpecker (Veniliornis dignus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-vented Woodpecker?
The yellow-vented woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Yellow-vented Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-vented Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yevwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
110
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