About the Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
The grey-capped pygmy woodpecker is an Asian bird species of the woodpecker family (Picidae). It has a subspecies, Yungipicus canicapillus doerriesi, located primarily in Manchuria, eastern Siberia, and Korea. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place this species in the genus Dendrocopos or Picoides.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Yungipicus canicapillus |
| Species Codes | gycwoo1, GCWO, GCPW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker?
The grey-capped pygmy woodpecker is an Asian bird species of the woodpecker family (Picidae). It has a subspecies, Yungipicus canicapillus doerriesi, located primarily in Manchuria, eastern Siberia, and Korea. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place this species in the genus Dendrocopos or Pico...
Where can I report a Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-capped Pygmy Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gycwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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