About the Gray-crowned Woodpecker
The grey-crowned woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to western Mexico.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Colaptes auricularis |
| Species Codes | grcwoo1, GRCW, GCWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-crowned Woodpecker belong to?
The Gray-crowned Woodpecker (Colaptes auricularis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Gray-crowned Woodpecker?
The grey-crowned woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to western Mexico....
Where can I report a Gray-crowned Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-crowned Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grcwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
222
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