About the Okinawa Woodpecker
The Okinawa woodpecker is a woodpecker endemic to the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Dendrocopos noguchii |
| Species Codes | okiwoo1, OKWO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Okinawa Woodpecker belong to?
The Okinawa Woodpecker (Dendrocopos noguchii) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Okinawa Woodpecker?
The Okinawa Woodpecker is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Okinawa Woodpecker?
The Okinawa woodpecker is a woodpecker endemic to the Okinawa Prefecture of Japan....
Where can I report a Okinawa Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Okinawa Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code okiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
80
iNat Observations
EN
IUCN Status
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