🌿Native Nature

Grey-headed Woodpecker

Picus canus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Piciformes ›Family: Picidae ›Genus: Picus

About

The grey-headed woodpecker (Picus canus), also known as the grey-faced woodpecker, is a Eurasian member of the woodpecker family, Picidae. Along with the more commonly found European green woodpecker and the Iberian green woodpecker, it is one of three closely related sister species found in Europe. Its distribution stretches across large parts of the central and Eastern Palaearctic, all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey-headed Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Grey-headed Woodpecker is Picus canus.
What kingdom does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
What family does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
What genus does Grey-headed Woodpecker belong to?
Grey-headed Woodpecker belongs to the genus Picus.