About the Jamaican Woodpecker
The Jamaican woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes radiolatus |
| Species Codes | jamwoo1, JAWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Woodpecker belong to?
The Jamaican Woodpecker (Melanerpes radiolatus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Jamaican Woodpecker?
The Jamaican woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Jamaica....
Where can I report a Jamaican Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jamwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
296
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