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
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Campephilus imperialis |
| Species Codes | impwoo1, 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.