Fernandina's Flicker
A species of Flickers Scientific name : Colaptes fernandinae Genus : Flickers
Fernandina's Flicker, A species of Flickers
Botanical name: Colaptes fernandinae
Genus: Flickers
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Description
Fernandina's flicker is a medium-sized woodpecker, ranging in length from 14–15 inches (33–35 cm). Overall, it is mostly yellowish-tan, covered with varying amounts of black barring; its underwings are yellow. The male has a black moustachial stripe, which the female lacks. 
Size
30 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Fernandina's Flicker primarily feasts on ants, worms, grubs, and other insects, supplemented by seeds. Its foraging technique involves probing the ground and decaying wood for prey. Fernandina's Flicker exhibits a distinct preference for ants, showcasing an adaptation to ant-rich habitats.
Habitat
Fernandina's Flicker typically inhabits open woodlands and pastures peppered with palms, thriving in both arid and more humid environments. The species exhibits a strong association with palm trees, including but not limited to the species Saval parviflora, and is less frequently found in denser forests. Its preference for palm-dominated landscapes is evident across broader tropical and subtropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Behavior
Though not a particularly social bird, Fernandina's flicker will sometimes form loose colonies of up to 15 pairs. It regularly fights with other woodpeckers.
Distribution Area
Fernandina's flicker is endemic to Cuba. Though it was apparently never common, it was formerly found across the island. Now, however, it is restricted to isolated locations in nine of the country's 15 provinces: Camagüey, Cienfuegos, Granma, Holguín, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Pinar del Río, Santiago de Cuba, and Villa Clara. The largest population is found in Zapata Swamp, where some 120 pairs are estimated to live, though this number may have dropped following recent hurricanes. The flicker's natural habitats include dry forests, dry savanna, swamps, and pastures.
Species Status
With an estimated population of only 600–800 birds, Fernandina's flicker is one of the most endangered woodpeckers in the world. Overall, that population is declining, principally because of habitat loss. Farming, logging, hurricane damage and the caged bird trade—trappers bring down whole palm trees in order to capture nestling Cuban amazons (Amazona leucocephala leucocephala)—are combining to squeeze the remaining birds into smaller and smaller isolated tracts. In addition, West Indian woodpeckers have been observed killing the chicks of Fernandina's flickers.
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