About the White Woodpecker
The white woodpecker is a South American species of woodpecker native to the wooded grasslands of Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. It is a bright white bird with black wings and a distinctive small bright yellow eye patch. The IUCN has rated it as a "least-concern species".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes candidus |
| Species Codes | whiwoo1, WHWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White Woodpecker belong to?
The White Woodpecker (Melanerpes candidus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the White Woodpecker?
The white woodpecker is a South American species of woodpecker native to the wooded grasslands of Suriname, French Guiana, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina. It is a bright white bird with black wings and a distinctive small bright yellow eye patch. The IUCN has rated it as a \"least-c...
Where can I report a White Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of White Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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