About the Golden-tailed Woodpecker
The golden-tailed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. Its specific name commemorates the 5th Earl of Abingdon. It belongs to a species complex that includes the Knysna woodpecker to the south of its range, and the mostly allopatric Mombasa woodpecker to the northeast, with which it perhaps hybridizes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campethera abingoni |
| Species Codes | gotwoo1, GTWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-tailed Woodpecker belong to?
The Golden-tailed Woodpecker (Campethera abingoni) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Golden-tailed Woodpecker?
The golden-tailed woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. Its specific name commemorates the 5th Earl of Abingdon. It belongs to a species complex that includes the Knysna woodpecker to the south of its range, and the mostly allopatric Mombasa woodpecker to the northeast, with which i...
Where can I report a Golden-tailed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-tailed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gotwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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