About the Checkered Woodpecker
The checkered woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis mixtus |
| Species Codes | chewoo3, CHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Checkered Woodpecker belong to?
The Checkered Woodpecker (Veniliornis mixtus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Checkered Woodpecker?
The checkered woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Checkered Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Checkered Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chewoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
2,445
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