About the Antillean Piculet
The Antillean piculet is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola that is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Nesoctites micromegas |
| Species Codes | antpic1, ANPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Antillean Piculet belong to?
The Antillean Piculet (Nesoctites micromegas) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Antillean Piculet?
The Antillean piculet is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola that is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti....
Where can I report a Antillean Piculet sighting?
You can log sightings of Antillean Piculet on eBird (ebird.org) using species code antpic1, or on iNaturalist.
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