About the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
The Sulu pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Sulu woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It was formerly conspecific with the Philippine pygmy woodpecker. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the Sulu Archipelago. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest, tropical mangrove forest, and arable land. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Yungipicus ramsayi |
| Species Codes | phiwoo3, SPWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker belong to?
The Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus ramsayi) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker?
The Sulu pygmy woodpecker, also known as the Sulu woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It was formerly conspecific with the Philippine pygmy woodpecker. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the Sulu Archipelago. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest, tro...
Where can I report a Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code phiwoo3, or on iNaturalist.
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