About the Crimson-crested Woodpecker
The crimson-crested woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campephilus melanoleucos |
| Species Codes | crcwoo1, CCRW, CCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-crested Woodpecker belong to?
The Crimson-crested Woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-crested Woodpecker?
The crimson-crested woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Crimson-crested Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-crested Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crcwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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