About the Black-cheeked Woodpecker
The black-cheeked woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Mexico south to Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes pucherani |
| Species Codes | blcwoo1, BCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-cheeked Woodpecker belong to?
The Black-cheeked Woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Black-cheeked Woodpecker?
The black-cheeked woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Mexico south to Ecuador....
Where can I report a Black-cheeked Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-cheeked Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
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Species in Family
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