Antillean Piculet

Nesoctites micromegas

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

The Antillean piculet is a species of bird in subfamily Picinae of the woodpecker family Picidae. It is endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola that is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Fun Fact

It is the largest piculet, and is about double the size of the Neotropical piculets of genus Picumnus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits a variety of landscapes including humid and dry broadleaf forests, Hispaniolan pine forests dominated by Pinus occidentalis, semi-arid scrubland, and thorn forest.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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