Woodpeckers in Caribbean

Learn about 7 birds from the Woodpeckers family (Picidae) found in Caribbean. Includes 5 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Least Concern
Ivory-billed Woodpecker

Ivory-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus principalis

Critically Endangered
Lineated Woodpecker

Lineated Woodpecker

Dryocopus lineatus

Least Concern
Northern Flicker

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Least Concern
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

Least Concern

Vagrant Picidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

Least Concern
Red-bellied Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Least Concern

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