Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker

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Yungipicus temminckii

Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, a reference photo
Photo: JJ Harrison · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Sulawesi pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus temminckii), also known as the Sulawesi woodpecker, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to Sulawesi in Indonesia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist mountains. Some taxonomic authorities continue to place this species in the genus Dendrocopos or Picoides.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sulawesi Pygmy 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae
Species
Yungipicus temminckii

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