Golden-green Woodpecker (Piculus chrysochloros)

Golden-green Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The golden-green woodpecker (Piculus chrysochloros) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Golden-green Woodpecker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Piculus aurulentus
Picus chlorolophus
Piculus flavigula
Veniliornis maculifrons

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Piculus
Species: Piculus chrysochloros

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