About the Bermuda Flicker
The Bermuda flicker is an extinct woodpecker from the genus Colaptes. It was confined to Bermuda and is known only by fossil remains dated to the Late Pleistocene and the Holocene. However, an old travel report by explorer Captain John Smith from the 1600's may also refer to this species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Colaptes oceanicus |
| Species Codes | berfli1, BEFL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bermuda Flicker belong to?
The Bermuda Flicker (Colaptes oceanicus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Bermuda Flicker?
The Bermuda flicker is an extinct woodpecker from the genus Colaptes. It was confined to Bermuda and is known only by fossil remains dated to the Late Pleistocene and the Holocene. However, an old travel report by explorer Captain John Smith from the 1600's may also refer to this species....
Where can I report a Bermuda Flicker sighting?
You can log sightings of Bermuda Flicker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code berfli1, or on iNaturalist.