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Crimson winged woodpecker

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Piciformes

Genus
  
Picus

Higher classification
  
Picus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Picidae

Scientific name
  
Picus puniceus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Javan yellownape, Woodpecker, Bird, Maroon woodpecker, Buff‑rumped woodpecker

Crimson winged woodpecker part 2


The crimson-winged woodpecker (Picus puniceus) is a species of bird in the woodpecker family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It can grow up to 25 cm long. Its diet is mainly insects and larvae. It is a bright and colourful bird that is hard to misidentify.

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Crimson winged woodpecker


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Crimson-winged woodpecker Wikipedia