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Piculus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Scientific name
  
Piculus

Higher classification
  
Picinae

Order
  
Piciformes

Family
  
Picidae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Genus

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Lower classifications
  
Golden‑green woodpecker, Yellow‑browed woodpecker, Yellow‑throated woodpecker, Crimson‑mantled woodpecker, Rufous‑winged woodpecker


Piculus is a genus of bird in the family Picidae. It contains the following species:

  • Rufous-winged woodpecker (Piculus simplex)
  • Stripe-cheeked woodpecker (Piculus callopterus)
  • Lita woodpecker (Piculus litae)
  • White-throated woodpecker (Piculus leucolaemus)
  • Yellow-throated woodpecker (Piculus flavigula)
  • Golden-green woodpecker (Piculus chrysochloros)
  • Yellow-browed woodpecker (Piculus aurulentus)
  • Three other species, formerly placed here, are now in Colaptes.

    Golden green woodpecker piculus chrysochloros via parque isla salamanca birds caribe


    References

    Piculus Wikipedia