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Meet the Picidae

A field guide to the Picidae family — 239 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.

By Viralagain Updated 1 min read
Abyssinian Woodpecker
Photo: Allan Drewitt / CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)

The Picidae family is represented by 239 species in the Birbs encyclopedia. They range from tiny to large. Below are some of the best-known members to get to know first — tap any bird for the full profile, sounds and ID notes.

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