About the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker
The Philippine pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Philippine woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family (Picidae). Its local name in Kapampangan is Anluage. It is endemic to the Philippines, found throughout the entire country except the Sulu Archipelago and Palawan. It is the smallest woodpecker in the country and is common throughout, found even in urban areas in cities.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Yungipicus maculatus |
| Species Codes | phiwoo1, PPWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus maculatus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker?
The Philippine pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Philippine woodpecker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family (Picidae). Its local name in Kapampangan is Anluage. It is endemic to the Philippines, found throughout the entire country except the Sulu Archipelago and Palawan. It is the smalle...
Where can I report a Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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