Yellow-throated Woodpecker (Piculus flavigula)

Yellow-throated Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jquental · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The yellow-throated woodpecker (Piculus flavigula) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-throated 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

Picus chlorolophus
Piculus chrysochloros
Piculus aurulentus
Veniliornis affinis
Veniliornis maculifrons

Classification

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

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