About the White-headed Woodpecker
The white-headed woodpecker is a non-migratory woodpecker that resides in pine forests of the mountains of western North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Leuconotopicus albolarvatus |
| Species Codes | whhwoo, WHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Woodpecker belong to?
The White-headed Woodpecker (Leuconotopicus albolarvatus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Woodpecker?
The white-headed woodpecker is a non-migratory woodpecker that resides in pine forests of the mountains of western North America....
Where can I report a White-headed Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhwoo, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
4,149
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