About the Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker
The Sulawesi pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Sulawesi woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist mountains. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place this species in the genus Dendrocopos or Picoides.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Yungipicus temminckii |
| Species Codes | sulwoo2, SPWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus temminckii) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker?
The Sulawesi pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Sulawesi woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist mountains. Some taxonomic authorities cont...
Where can I report a Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sulwoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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