Hawaiian Woodpecker

Colaptes pitius

The Hawaiian Woodpecker, scientifically known as Colaptes pitius, is a medium-sized woodpecker endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a red crown on the head. This species is known for its drumming behavior, which is used for communication and territorial display. The Hawaiian Woodpecker primarily inhabits native forests and wooded areas, where it forages for insects and larvae in tree bark. Due to habitat loss and introduced predators, the population of this species is declining, and it is currently listed as Endangered by the IUCN.

Habitat: Native forests and wooded areas