Picinae (subfamily)

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Scope note
Members of a subfamily containing about 180 species in many genera of birds noted for having variegated plumage of bright contrasted colors with various markings and probing for insects in tree bark and for boring nest holes in dead wood.
Picinae
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024