About the Guadeloupe Woodpecker
The Guadeloupe woodpecker or Tapeur is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae belonging to the genus Melanerpes. Endemic to the Guadeloupe archipelago in the Lesser Antilles, it is a medium-sized forest woodpecker with entirely black plumage and red-to-purple reflections on its stomach. It lives mainly in the islands' tropical rainforest areas. The woodpecker has no sexual dimorphism. The species has adapted under the pressure of urbanization to more open forest environments.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes herminieri |
| Species Codes | guawoo1, GUWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Guadeloupe Woodpecker belong to?
The Guadeloupe Woodpecker (Melanerpes herminieri) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Guadeloupe Woodpecker?
The Guadeloupe woodpecker or Tapeur is a species of bird in the woodpecker family Picidae belonging to the genus Melanerpes. Endemic to the Guadeloupe archipelago in the Lesser Antilles, it is a medium-sized forest woodpecker with entirely black plumage and red-to-purple reflections on its stomach. ...
Where can I report a Guadeloupe Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Guadeloupe Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code guawoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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