About the Hispaniolan Woodpecker
The Hispaniolan woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes striatus |
| Species Codes | hiswoo1, HIWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Woodpecker belong to?
The Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Woodpecker?
The Hispaniolan woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola....
Where can I report a Hispaniolan Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hiswoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
1,199
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