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The red-stained woodpecker (Veniliornis affinis) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-stained 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
- Veniliornis kirkii
- Veniliornis maculifrons
- Veniliornis passerinus
- Piculus simplex
- Veniliornis frontalis
- Piculus flavigula
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Picidae
- Genus
- Veniliornis
- Species
- Veniliornis affinis
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