About the Golden-olive Woodpecker
The golden-olive woodpecker is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Mexico south and east through Panama, in every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Colaptes rubiginosus |
| Species Codes | goowoo1, GOWO, GOWW, GWWW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-olive Woodpecker belong to?
The Golden-olive Woodpecker (Colaptes rubiginosus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-olive Woodpecker?
The golden-olive woodpecker is a species of bird in the subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found from Mexico south and east through Panama, in every mainland South American country except Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Golden-olive Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-olive Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code goowoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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