What are woodpeckers and its near relatives called?
Q: What are woodpeckers and its near relatives called?
A: They are called the family Picidae, which includes piculets, wrynecks, and sapsuckers.
Q: What type of birds are members of the Picidae family?
A: They are near-passerine birds.
Q: Where can members of the Picidae family be found?
A: Members of the Picidae family are found worldwide, except for Australia, New Zealand, Madagascar, and Antarctica.
Q: In what type of habitats do most members of the Picidae family live?
A: Most species live in forests or woodland habitats.
Q: How many families are in the order Piciformes?
A: There are eight living families in the order Piciformes.
Q: What has DNA sequence analyses shown about the Picidae family?
A: DNA sequence analyses have shown that they are a clade.
Q: What are some of the threats to the Picidae family?
A: Many species are threatened or endangered due to loss of habitat or habitat fragmentation.
