About the Gray-breasted Woodpecker
The grey-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the interior of southwestern Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes hypopolius |
| Species Codes | grbwoo1, GBWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-breasted Woodpecker belong to?
The Gray-breasted Woodpecker (Melanerpes hypopolius) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gray-breasted Woodpecker?
The grey-breasted woodpecker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the interior of southwestern Mexico....
Where can I report a Gray-breasted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-breasted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grbwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
1,087
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