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Species of Thailand

Bamboo woodpecker

Gecinulus viridis, Edward Blyth, 1862

(In Thai: นกหัวขวานป่าไผ่)

The bamboo woodpecker (Gecinulus viridis) is a species of bird in the family Picidae.

It is found in Myanmar, Laos, Thailand and the Malay Peninsula.

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Category / Seasonal Status

BCST Category: Recorded in an apparently wild state within the last 50 years

BCST Seasonal status: Resident or presumed resident

Scientific classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Piciformes
Family
Picidae
Genus
Gecinulus
Species
Gecinulus viridis

Common names

  • Thai: นกหัวขวานป่าไผ่

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Least Concern (IUCN3.1)

Photos

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Range Map

Distribution map of Bamboo woodpecker, Gecinulus viridis in Thailand
  • Bang Lang National Park
  • Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai
  • Chiang Dao Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Doi Lang
  • Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park
  • Doi Suthep - Pui National Park
  • Erawan National Park
  • Hala-Bala Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Kaeng Krachan National Park
  • Khao Luang National Park
  • Khao Phra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khao Sok National Park
  • Khao Yai National Park
  • Khlong Lan National Park
  • Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Khun Chae National Park
  • Kui Buri National Park
  • Mae Moei National Park
  • Mae Ping National Park
  • Mae Wong National Park
  • Mueang Krabi District, Krabi
  • Nam Nao National Park
  • Pha Daeng National Park
  • Phu Soi Dao National Park
  • Phu Suan Sai National Park
  • Phu Toei National Park
  • San Kala Khiri National Park
  • Sri Phang-nga National Park
  • Taksin Maharat National Park
  • Thong Pha Phum National Park
  • Wang Mai Forest Restoration Project
Range map of Gecinulus viridis in Thailand