The grey-capped pygmy woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus) is an Asian bird species of the woodpecker family (Picidae). It has a subspecies, Yungipicus canicapillus doerriesi, located primarily in Manchuria, eastern Siberia, and Korea. 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 Gray-capped 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.
Easily confused with
- Yungipicus nanus
- Dendrocopos analis
- Dendrocopos macei
- Yungipicus kizuki
- Yungipicus maculatus
- Dendrocoptes auriceps
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Piciformes
- Family
- Picidae
- Genus
- Yungipicus
- Species
- Yungipicus canicapillus
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