About the Buff-necked Woodpecker
The buff-necked woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Meiglyptes tukki |
| Species Codes | bunwoo1, BNWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-necked Woodpecker belong to?
The Buff-necked Woodpecker (Meiglyptes tukki) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Buff-necked Woodpecker?
The buff-necked woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Buff-necked Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-necked Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bunwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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