Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei)

Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: J.M.Garg · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The fulvous-breasted woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Fulvous-breasted 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

Dendrocopos atratus
Dendrocopos analis
Dendrocoptes auriceps
Yungipicus canicapillus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Dendrocopos
Species: Dendrocopos macei

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