Bamboo Woodpecker
Gecinulus viridis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPiciformes (Woodpeckers and Allies)
- FamilyPicidae (Woodpeckers)
- GenusGecinulus (Pale-headed and Bamboo Woodpeckers)
- SpeciesGecinulus viridis (Bamboo Woodpecker)
About the Bamboo Woodpecker
The bamboo woodpecker, or Gecinulus viridis, is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Recent sightings of Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Sok National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Sok National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Bamboo Woodpecker sighting in Khao Sok National Park, based on 133 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Sok National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Bamboo Woodpecker in Khao Sok National Park in our monthly data.