About the Brown-eared Woodpecker
The brown-eared woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. There are two subspecies; P. c. caroli in the eastern part of its range and P. c. arizela, present from Guinea-Bissau in the west to Nigeria in the east. This bird has a wide range and is a common species in some areas, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Pardipicus caroli |
| Species Codes | brewoo1, BEWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-eared Woodpecker belong to?
The Brown-eared Woodpecker (Pardipicus caroli) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Brown-eared Woodpecker?
The brown-eared woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. There are two subspecies; P. c. caroli in the eastern part of its range and P. c. arizela, present from Guinea-Bissau in the west to Nigeria in the east. This bird has a wide range...
Where can I report a Brown-eared Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-eared Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brewoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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