About the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker
The chestnut-colored woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Celeus castaneus |
| Species Codes | chcwoo1, CCOW, CCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker belong to?
The Chestnut-colored Woodpecker (Celeus castaneus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-colored Woodpecker?
The chestnut-colored woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama....
Where can I report a Chestnut-colored Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-colored Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chcwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
857
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