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) | 603,000 km2 | medium |
| Severely fragmented? | no | - |
| Estimate | Data quality | Derivation | Year of estimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | unknown | - | - | - |
| Population trend | decreasing | - | suspected | 2015-2025 |
| Rate of change over the past 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) | 1-9% | - | - | - |
| Rate of change over the future 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) | 1-9% | - | - | - |
| Rate of change over the past & future 10 years/3 generations (longer of the two periods) | 1-9% | - | - | - |
| Generation length | 3.2 years | - | - | - |
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 | Presence | Origin | Resident | Breeding visitor | Non-breeding visitor | Passage migrant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | extant | native | yes | |||
| Cayman Islands (to UK) | extant | native | yes | |||
| Cuba | extant | native | yes |
| Country/Territory | IBA Name |
|---|---|
| Cuba | Alejandro de Humboldt |
| Cuba | Alturas de Banao |
| Cuba | Cayo Sabinal, Ballenatos y Manglares de la Bahía de Nuevitas |
| Cuba | Cayos Romano - Cruz - Megano Grande |
| Cuba | Cienaga de Lanier y Sur de la Isla de la Juventud |
| Cuba | Ciénaga de Zapata |
| Cuba | Delta del Cauto |
| Cuba | Delta del Mayarí |
| Cuba | Desembarco del Granma |
| Cuba | Gibara |
| Cuba | Gran Humedal del Norte de Ciego de Ávila |
| Cuba | Gran Piedra - Pico Mogote |
| Cuba | Guanahacabibes |
| Cuba | Hatibonico - Baitiquirí - Imías |
| Cuba | La Mensura |
| Cuba | Limones - Tuabaquey |
| Cuba | Mil Cumbres |
| Cuba | Pico Cristal |
| Cuba | Río Máximo |
| Cuba | Siboney - Juticí |
| Cuba | Sierra del Chorrillo |
| Cuba | Sierra del Rosario |
| Cuba | Topes de Collantes |
| Cuba | Turquino - Bayamesa |
| 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 (2024) Species factsheet: West Indian Woodpecker Melanerpes superciliaris. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/west-indian-woodpecker-melanerpes-superciliaris on 23/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 23/11/2024.