About the Red-cockaded Woodpecker
The red-cockaded woodpecker is a woodpecker endemic to the southeastern United States. It is a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Leuconotopicus borealis |
| Species Codes | recwoo, RCWO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-cockaded Woodpecker belong to?
The Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus borealis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker?
The Red-cockaded Woodpecker is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-cockaded Woodpecker?
The red-cockaded woodpecker is a woodpecker endemic to the southeastern United States. It is a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973....
Where can I report a Red-cockaded Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-cockaded Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
2,673
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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