Fernandina’s Flicker
Colaptes fernandinae
ENEndangered Endemic to Cuba
- Family
- Woodpeckers (Picidae)
- Order
- Piciformes
Overview
Fernandina's flicker (Colaptes fernandinae), also known as the Cuban flicker, is a species of bird in the woodpecker family, Picidae. Endemic to Cuba, it is severely threatened by habitat loss and is one of the most endangered species of woodpecker in the world.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally in palm groves of Cuba.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fernandina's flicker
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
