Hispaniolan woodpecker

Melanerpes striatus

The Hispaniolan woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Caribbean. It has a black and white striped back, a red crown, and a white face with black markings. This species is known for its drumming behavior, using its bill to create loud, rapid drumming sounds on trees to communicate and establish territory. The Hispaniolan woodpecker is commonly found in various wooded habitats, including forests, mangroves, and urban areas. It forages for insects and fruits in trees and is often seen in pairs or small groups. While its population is currently stable, habitat loss and human disturbance pose potential threats to its future.

Habitat: Wooded habitats, including forests, mangroves, and urban areas

Hispaniolan woodpecker
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Tours where you can spot this bird

5 Day Endemics Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
5 Day Endemics Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Sierra de Bahoruco / Los Haitises Private tour 5 days | 0h

A condensed 5-day private Dominican Republic birding route focused on Hispaniolan endemics in Santo Domingo, Sierra de Bahoruco, Lake Enriqu...

From 2000.00 USD
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Puerto Plata, Sosua or Cabarete
Dominican Republic / Puerto Plata / Ebano Verde Private tour 1 day | 8h

A private north coast departure to Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve for Dominican mountain and cloud forest birds....

From 130.00 USD
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Ebano Verde Cloud Forest Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Ebano Verde Private tour 1 day | 7h

A private Santo Domingo departure to Ebano Verde Scientific Reserve for Hispaniolan cloud forest birds....

From 130.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Punta Cana
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Punta Cana
Dominican Republic / Punta Cana / National Park Cotubanama Private tour 1 day | 5h

A private Punta Cana or Bavaro departure to National Park Cotubanama for eastern Dominican Republic birding....

From 105.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / National Park Cotubanama Private tour 1 day | 7h

A private Santo Domingo departure to National Park Cotubanama for Hispaniolan endemics and eastern Dominican forest birds....

From 115.00 USD
7 Day Ultimate Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
7 Day Ultimate Birding Package in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic / Santo Domingo / Sierra de Bahoruco / Los Haitises Private tour 7 days | 0h

A comprehensive 7-day private birding route from Santo Domingo through Salinas de Bani, Sierra de Bahoruco, Lake Enriquillo and Los Haitises...

From 2600.00 USD
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Bayahibe or La Romana
National Park of the East Birding Tour from Bayahibe or La Romana
Dominican Republic / Bayahibe / La Romana Private tour 1 day | 4h

A private eastern Dominican Republic birding outing in National Park Cotubanama, focused on endemic, native and migratory birds....

From 115.00 USD