About the White-spotted Woodpecker
The white-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Veniliornis spilogaster |
| Species Codes | whswoo2, WSWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-spotted Woodpecker belong to?
The White-spotted Woodpecker (Veniliornis spilogaster) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White-spotted Woodpecker?
The white-spotted woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a White-spotted Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White-spotted Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whswoo2, or on iNaturalist.
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