Jamaican Woodpecker

Jamaican Woodpecker

Melanerpes radiolatus

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The Jamaican woodpecker is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to Jamaica.

Fun Fact

The Jamaican woodpecker has sometimes been placed in genus Centurus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Prey is mostly insects of many types but includes snails and occasionally lizards.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance