Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis)

Bay Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: Dr. Raju Kasambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The bay woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bay 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

Blythipicus rubiginosus
Celeus undatus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Blythipicus
Species: Blythipicus pyrrhotis

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