Woodpeckers (NA)
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Picidae
Woodpeckers are near passerine birds of the order Piciformes. They have a world-wide distribution with many species, usually numbered at 218 (including the Ivory-billed).
Some woodpeckers and wrynecks in the order Piciformes have zygodactyl or “yoked" feet, with two toes pointing forward, and two backward. These feet, though adapted for clinging to a vertical surface, can be used for grasping or perching. Several species have only three toes. The long tongue found in some woodpeckers can be darted forward to capture insects.
Genus: Jynx
Genus: Melanerpes
- Lewis's Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis)
- Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus)
- Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus)
- Gila Woodpecker (Melanerpes uropygialis)
- Golden-fronted Woodpecker (Melanerpes aurifrons)
- Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Genus: Sphyrapicus
- Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus)
- Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)
- Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis)
- Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber)
Genus: Dendrocopos
Genus: Picoides
- Ladder-backed Woodpecker (Picoides scalaris)
- Nuttall's Woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii)
- Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens)
- Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus)
- Strickland's Woodpecker (Picoides stricklandi)
- Red-cockaded Woodpecker (Picoides borealis)
- White-headed Woodpecker (Picoides albolarvatus)
- Three-toed Woodpecker (Picoides tridactylus)
- Black-backed Woodpecker (Picoides arcticus)
Genus: Colaptes
Genus: Dryocopus
Genus: Campephilus
