About the Puerto Rican Woodpecker
The Puerto Rican woodpecker is the only woodpecker endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and is one of the five species of the genus Melanerpes that occur in the Antilles. Furthermore, it is the only resident species of the family Picidae in Puerto Rico. The species is common on the main island of Puerto Rico and rare on the island of Vieques.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes portoricensis |
| Species Codes | purwoo1, PRWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Woodpecker belong to?
The Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Woodpecker?
The Puerto Rican woodpecker is the only woodpecker endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico and is one of the five species of the genus Melanerpes that occur in the Antilles. Furthermore, it is the only resident species of the family Picidae in Puerto Rico. The species is common on the main island ...
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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