About the Fine-spotted Woodpecker
The fine-spotted woodpecker is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is a widespread and frequently common resident breeder in much of west and central tropical Africa. It is a species associated with open forest, savannah and bush. This bird has a wide range and is a common species, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as being of "least concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campethera punctuligera |
| Species Codes | fiswoo1, FSWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fine-spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The Fine-spotted Woodpecker (Campethera punctuligera) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Fine-spotted Woodpecker?
The fine-spotted woodpecker is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is a widespread and frequently common resident breeder in much of west and central tropical Africa. It is a species associated with open forest, savannah and bush. This bird has a wide range and is a common species, and the...
Where can I report a Fine-spotted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Fine-spotted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code fiswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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