Fernandina's Flicker is a critically endangered and highly distinctive woodpecker, endemic to Cuba. It is characterized by its heavily barred and spotted plumage and unique foraging habits.
Where to spot
Endemic to Cuba, found in specific pockets of open, dry woodlands, palm savannas, and sometimes cultivated areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Look for its heavily barred and spotted plumage, and its preference for ground foraging. Listen for its distinct, high-pitched calls, which can help in locating this rare species.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Its rarity means any observation is significant, but mornings are generally most active.
Where to spot
Endemic to Cuba, found in specific pockets of open, dry woodlands, palm savannas, and sometimes cultivated areas with scattered trees.
How to spot
Look for its heavily barred and spotted plumage, and its preference for ground foraging. Listen for its distinct, high-pitched calls, which can help in locating this rare species.
When to spot
Active during daylight hours, observed year-round. Its rarity means any observation is significant, but mornings are generally most active.
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Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Unlike many woodpeckers, Fernandina's Flicker spends a significant amount of time foraging on the ground, probing for ants and other insects in leaf litter and soil.
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