Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (Dryobates minor)

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: Andrey Gulivanov · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The lesser spotted woodpecker (Dryobates minor) is a member of the woodpecker family Picidae. It was formerly assigned to the genus Dendrocopos (sometimes incorrectly spelt as Dendrocopus). Some taxonomic authorities continue to list the species there.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Lesser Spotted 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.

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Dryobates
Species: Dryobates minor

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