Family

Picidae

232 species in this taxon

Picidae (Picidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 35 genuss with 232 known species. Key genus groups include Blythipicus, Campephilus, Campethera, Celeus, Chloropicus, and Chrysocolaptes. Among its members, 17 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Piciformes (Piciformes).

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