West Indian woodpecker

Melanerpes superciliaris

The West Indian woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) is a medium-sized woodpecker found in the Caribbean. It has a distinctive black-and-white striped pattern on its head, with a bright red patch on the nape of the neck. The body is primarily black with white spots and bars. This woodpecker is known for its drumming and tapping sounds as it searches for insects in trees. It also feeds on fruits and seeds. The West Indian woodpecker is a territorial species and can be found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, and urban areas.

Habitat: Forests, woodlands, urban areas

West Indian woodpecker
© Ekaterina Chernetsova (Papchinskaya) from Saint-Petersburg, Russia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

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