About the West Indian Woodpecker
The West Indian woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Cuba.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes superciliaris |
| Species Codes | weiwoo1, WIWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the West Indian Woodpecker belong to?
The West Indian Woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the West Indian Woodpecker?
The West Indian woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is found in the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands and Cuba....
Where can I report a West Indian Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of West Indian Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code weiwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
739
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