Checker-throated Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma mentale)

Checker-throated Woodpecker, a reference photo — Photo: Lip Kee Yap · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The checker-throated woodpecker, checker-throated yellownape, or Javan yellownape (Chrysophlegma mentale) is a species of bird in the family Picidae native to Southeast Asia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Checker-throated 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

Picus puniceus
Chrysophlegma miniaceum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Chrysophlegma
Species: Chrysophlegma mentale

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