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Imperial Woodpecker

Campephilus imperialis · Possibly extinct species of woodpecker
Order
Piciformes
Codes
impwoo1, IMWO

About the Imperial Woodpecker

The imperial woodpecker is a woodpecker species endemic to Mexico. Measuring approximately 56–60 cm (22–23.5 in) in length, it is the largest known woodpecker. Because of its close taxonomic relationship and resemblance to the ivory-billed woodpecker, it is sometimes referred to as the Mexican ivory-billed woodpecker. However, this name has also been applied to the extant pale-billed woodpecker. The bird was well known to the Indigenous peoples of Mexico, who had several names for the species. It was called cuauhtotomomi in Nahuatl, uagam by the Tepehuán and cumecócari by the Tarahumara.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPiciformes
FamilyWoodpeckers (Picidae)
SpeciesCampephilus imperialis
Species Codesimpwoo1, IMWO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Imperial Woodpecker belong to?

The Imperial Woodpecker (Campephilus imperialis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.

How can I identify the Imperial Woodpecker?

The imperial woodpecker is a woodpecker species endemic to Mexico. Measuring approximately 56–60 cm (22–23.5 in) in length, it is the largest known woodpecker. Because of its close taxonomic relationship and resemblance to the ivory-billed woodpecker, it is sometimes referred to as the Mexican ivory...

Where can I report a Imperial Woodpecker sighting?

You can log sightings of Imperial Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code impwoo1, or on iNaturalist.