The crimson-crested woodpecker (Campephilus melanoleucos) is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in Panama, Trinidad, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crimson-crested 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
- Campephilus gayaquilensis
- Campephilus guatemalensis
- Dryocopus lineatus
- Campephilus robustus
- Campephilus leucopogon
- Dryocopus javensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Picidae
- Genus
- Campephilus
- Species
- Campephilus melanoleucos
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