About the Rufous-winged Woodpecker
The rufous-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Piculus simplex |
| Species Codes | ruwwoo1, RWWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-winged Woodpecker belong to?
The Rufous-winged Woodpecker (Piculus simplex) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-winged Woodpecker?
The rufous-winged woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama....
Where can I report a Rufous-winged Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-winged Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruwwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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