About the Levaillant's Woodpecker
Levaillant's woodpecker or Levaillant's green woodpecker, is a large African member of the woodpecker family Picidae.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Picus vaillantii |
| Species Codes | levwoo1, LEWO, MGWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Levaillant's Woodpecker belong to?
The Levaillant's Woodpecker (Picus vaillantii) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Levaillant's Woodpecker?
Levaillant's woodpecker or Levaillant's green woodpecker, is a large African member of the woodpecker family Picidae....
Where can I report a Levaillant's Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Levaillant's Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code levwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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