Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus)
- HABITAT - The Hispaniolan Woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) is a fascinating bird species endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which comprises the countries of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
- DIET - Their diet includes insects, fruits, seeds, and nectar. They also feed on small lizards and occasionally forage on the ground.
- FACTS - NThey are unusually social for woodpeckers, often seen in small groups or pairs. They excavate nests in tree cavities, utility poles, or even cactus stems, often forming nesting colonies.