About the Cuban Green Woodpecker
The Cuban green woodpecker is a species of woodpecker in the family Picidae and tribe Melanerpini, known locally in Cuban Spanish as carpintero verde. It is the only species within the genus Xiphidiopicus and is one of two woodpeckers endemic to Cuba, along with the likely-extinct Cuban ivory-billed woodpecker. It is the most widespread and common woodpecker in Cuba, inhabiting primarily woodlands, as well as dry and wet forests, pine forests and mangroves. The population of the Cuban green woodpecker is stable and its status is listed as "Least Concern".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Xiphidiopicus percussus |
| Species Codes | cugwoo1, CGWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuban Green Woodpecker belong to?
The Cuban Green Woodpecker (Xiphidiopicus percussus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Cuban Green Woodpecker?
The Cuban green woodpecker is a species of woodpecker in the family Picidae and tribe Melanerpini, known locally in Cuban Spanish as carpintero verde. It is the only species within the genus Xiphidiopicus and is one of two woodpeckers endemic to Cuba, along with the likely-extinct Cuban ivory-billed...
Where can I report a Cuban Green Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuban Green Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cugwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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