About the Black-backed Woodpecker
The black-backed woodpecker, also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker inhabiting the forests of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picoides arcticus |
| Species Codes | bkbwoo, BBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Woodpecker belong to?
The Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Woodpecker?
The black-backed woodpecker, also known as the Arctic three-toed woodpecker, is a medium-sized woodpecker inhabiting the forests of North America....
Where can I report a Black-backed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
3,673
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