Data Zone
Taxonomic source(s)
del Hoyo, J., Collar, N.J., Christie, D.A., Elliott, A. and Fishpool, L.D.C. 2014. HBW and BirdLife International Illustrated Checklist of the Birds of the World. Volume 1: Non-passerines. Lynx Edicions BirdLife International, Barcelona, Spain and Cambridge, UK.
| Critically Endangered | Endangered | Vulnerable |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
| Year | Category | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Least Concern | |
| 2016 | Least Concern | |
| 2012 | Least Concern | |
| 2009 | Least Concern | |
| 2008 | Least Concern | |
| 2004 | Least Concern | |
| 2000 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1994 | Lower Risk/Least Concern | |
| 1988 | Lower Risk/Least Concern |
| Migratory status | not a migrant | Forest dependency | Medium |
| Land mass type | Average mass | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | |
|---|---|---|
| Extent of Occurrence breeding/resident (km2) | 603,000 | medium |
| Number of locations | - | |
| Severely Fragmented | - |
| Value | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of mature individuals | unknown | not applicable | not applicable | 0 |
| Population trend | Decreasing | suspected | - | |
| Decline (3 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (5 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/1 generation past) | - | - | - | |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation future) | 1-9 | - | - | - |
| Decline (10 years/3 generation past and future) | 1-9 | - | - | - |
| Number of subpopulations | - | - | - | |
| Percentage in largest subpopulation | - | - | - |
Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but this species is described as 'common' (Stotz et al. 1996).
Trend justification: The population is suspected to be in decline locally owing to ongoing habitat destruction (del Hoyo et al. 2002). Locally, hurricanes can lead to sharp population declines, but the species shows a considerable resilience and appears able to recover within only two years after a severe hurricane (M. Akresh in litt. 2020; Akresh et al. 2020). About 5% of tree cover has been lost within the range over the past ten years (Global Forest Watch 2021); consequently, population declines are likely to be very low, not exceeding 10% over ten years.
| Country/Territory | Occurrence status | Presence | Resident | Breeding | Non-breeding | Passage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | N | Extant | Yes | |||
| Cuba | N | Extant | Yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Mastic Reserve |
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Central Mangrove Wetland |
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Botanic Park and Salina Reserve |
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Frank Sound Forest |
| Bahamas | Southern Abaco |
| Bahamas | Sandy Point |
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Eastern Dry Forest |
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | Franklin's Forest |
| Cuba | Guanahacabibes |
| Cuba | Mil Cumbres |
| Cuba | Sierra del Rosario |
| Cuba | Cienaga de Lanier y Sur de la Isla de la Juventud |
| Cuba | Ciénaga de Zapata |
| Cuba | Topes de Collantes |
| Cuba | Alturas de Banao |
| Cuba | Cayo Sabinal, Ballenatos y Manglares de la Bahía de Nuevitas |
| Cuba | Gibara |
| Cuba | Río Máximo |
| Cuba | Cayos Romano - Cruz - Megano Grande |
| Cuba | Limones - Tuabaquey |
| Cuba | Sierra del Chorrillo |
| Cuba | Turquino - Bayamesa |
| Cuba | Desembarco del Granma |
| Cuba | Delta del Cauto |
| Cuba | La Mensura |
| Cuba | Delta del Mayarí |
| Cuba | Pico Cristal |
| Cuba | Gran Piedra - Pico Mogote |
| Cuba | Alejandro de Humboldt |
| Cuba | Hatibonico - Baitiquirí - Imías |
| Cuba | Siboney - Juticí |
| Cuba | Gran Humedal del Norte de Ciego de Ávila |
| Habitat (level 1) | Habitat (level 2) | Importance | Occurrence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Rural Gardens | suitable | resident |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Urban Areas | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | major | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Mangrove Vegetation Above High Tide Level | suitable | resident |
| Forest | Subtropical/Tropical Moist Lowland | major | resident |
| Shrubland | Subtropical/Tropical Dry | suitable | resident |
| Wetlands (inland) | Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands | suitable | resident |
| Altitude | 0 - 900 m | Occasional altitudinal limits |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Species factsheet: Melanerpes superciliaris. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/03/2023.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2023) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/03/2023.
