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Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Taxonomy

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

About

The hairy woodpecker (Leuconotopicus villosus) is a medium-sized woodpecker that is found over a large area of North America. It is approximately 250 mm (9.8 in) in length with a 380 mm (15 in) wingspan. With an estimated population in 2020 of almost nine million individuals, the hairy woodpecker is listed by the IUCN as a species of least concern. Some nomenclature authorities, such as the eBird/Clements checklist, place this species in the genus Dryobates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hairy Woodpecker?
The scientific name of Hairy Woodpecker is Leuconotopicus villosus.
What kingdom does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the order Piciformes.
What family does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the family Picidae.
What genus does Hairy Woodpecker belong to?
Hairy Woodpecker belongs to the genus Leuconotopicus.