The yellow-eared woodpecker (Veniliornis maculifrons) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow-eared 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 affinis
- Veniliornis passerinus
- Veniliornis kirkii
- Veniliornis frontalis
- Picus chlorolophus
- Piculus chrysochloros
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Picidae
- Genus
- Veniliornis
- Species
- Veniliornis maculifrons
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