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Picidae - Woodpeckers, Flickers, Sapsuckers, Wrynecks, Piculets

There are around 218 species in this family of birds. They are found in all parts of the world, except for Australia, Madagascar, and the polar regions.Most species are found in forests or woodlands.

woodpecker

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Piciformes
 Family: Picidae