Woodpeckers in The Bahamas

Learn about 3 birds from the Woodpeckers family (Picidae) found in The Bahamas. Includes 2 regular species and 1 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Hairy Woodpecker

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

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.

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Melanerpes carolinus

Least Concern

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