West Indian Woodpecker
A species of Melanerpine Woodpeckers Scientific name : Melanerpes superciliaris Genus : Melanerpine Woodpeckers
West Indian Woodpecker, A species of Melanerpine Woodpeckers
Botanical name: Melanerpes superciliaris
Genus: Melanerpine Woodpeckers
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Description
The West Indian woodpecker (Melanerpes superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Picidae. It is found in the Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Cuba. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and heavily degraded former forest. The species has been observed to have a polyandrous breeding system, with one female raising two broods with different males concurrently. 
Size
32 cm
Feeding Habits
West Indian Woodpecker, a versatile forager, consumes a balanced diet of insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and fruits. West Indian Woodpecker exhibits unique foraging behaviors, utilizing its sharp beak to extract prey from wood and employs distinct hunting techniques at various feeding times.
Habitat
West Indian Woodpecker predominantly inhabit subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist lowland forests, and mangrove ecosystems. These regions experience variations in vegetation height and density, ranging from sparse forest to tall, dense coppice. Commonly occurring at elevations from sea-level up to approximately 1000 meters, west Indian Woodpecker show adaptive preferences for areas with specific tree species including mahogany, royal palms, and sabal palms, which serve as important nesting sites. While widespread in forested areas, they are less common in residential zones, pastures, or cultivated lands, indicating a reliance on natural woodlands for survival.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Woodpeckers Genus
Melanerpine Woodpeckers Species
West Indian Woodpecker 
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