Cuban Green Woodpecker
A species of Cuban Green Woodpecker Scientific name : Xiphidiopicus percussus Genus : Cuban Green Woodpecker
Cuban Green Woodpecker, A species of Cuban Green Woodpecker
Botanical name: Xiphidiopicus percussus
Genus: Cuban Green Woodpecker
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Description
A distinctive, relatively small woodpecker of the general size and shape of a sapsucker, the Cuban green woodpecker occasionally appears crested, with bright olive-green overparts and yellow underparts. The nape and upper breast are bright red, with some black bases to feathers usually visible, with a black chin and throat; the crown is red in males and black with white stripes in females. The species has a white face and supercilium, punctuated by a black border to the cheek. The yellow breast is streaked with black or greenish-black, with the flanks yellow barred with black. The crissum (the area around the cloaca) is yellow with black barring. Females are significantly smaller than the male and generally shorter-billed. Juveniles are generally duller in plumage, showing more barring and streaking below. It typically measures 21 to 25 cm (8.3 to 9.8 in) in length and weighs 48 to 97 g (1.7 to 3.4 oz).
Size
25 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Cuban Green Woodpecker predominantly consumes insects, complemented by fruits and occasionally the eggs of herons. It forages on trees using a strong pecking method and has a dietary penchant for arboreal arthropods.
Habitat
Cuban Green Woodpecker typically inhabits a versatile range of forested environments. These birds are found in dry forests, lowland moist forests, and areas that have undergone significant forest degradation. They are adaptable to various forest types, comprising both wet and dry forests, from open gallery to dense canopy areas, as well as mangrove ecosystems. Their habitat extends across different elevations, including both highland and lowland forests, demonstrating their ecological flexibility.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Woodpeckers Genus
Cuban Green Woodpecker Species
Cuban Green Woodpecker