About the Puerto Rican Woodpecker
The Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) is a species of bird in the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), within the order Piciformes. This family contains 236 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code purwoo1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes portoricensis |
| Species Codes | purwoo1, PRWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Woodpecker belong to?
The Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Woodpecker?
The Puerto Rican Woodpecker is a member of the Woodpeckers family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Woodpeckers 236 species
More Birds in Order Piciformes
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
960
iNat Observations
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