Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

Dendrocopos hyperythrus · Species of bird
Order
Piciformes
Codes
rubwoo1, RBWO

About the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker

The rufous-bellied woodpecker or rufous-bellied sapsucker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. This woodpecker has a habit of making a series of small pits on the bark of trees leading to its being considered an Asiatic member of the sapsuckers in the past. It is found along the Himalayas in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Manchuria, Ussuriland and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPiciformes
FamilyWoodpeckers (Picidae)
SpeciesDendrocopos hyperythrus
Species Codesrubwoo1, RBWO

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker belong to?

The Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.

How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker?

The rufous-bellied woodpecker or rufous-bellied sapsucker is a species of bird in the family Picidae. This woodpecker has a habit of making a series of small pits on the bark of trees leading to its being considered an Asiatic member of the sapsuckers in the past. It is found along the Himalayas in ...

Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Woodpecker sighting?

You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubwoo1, or on iNaturalist.