Southern Sooty Woodpecker
Mulleripicus fuliginosus
VUVulnerable Endemic to Philippines
- Family
- Woodpeckers (Picidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
The southern sooty woodpecker (Mulleripicus fuliginosus) is a bird in the family Picidae. It is endemic to the Philippines on the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, and Samar. Its natural habitat is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
East-central and southern Philippines (Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Southern sooty woodpecker
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
