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Birdsong field guide

Guadeloupe Woodpecker

Melanerpes herminieri

The Guadeloupe Woodpecker is a medium-sized, soot-black bird and the only avian species endemic to the Guadeloupe archipelago. It is unique among its genus for lacking any white or red plumage markings.

What it sounds like

A series of raspy, nasal 'waa-waa' notes and a sharp, rapid drumming sequence.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Étienne Leroy · FranceCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only endemic bird species currently found on the islands of Guadeloupe.
Unlike most woodpeckers, its plumage is entirely dark with a subtle bronzy or purplish sheen on the upperparts.
The species is known for its opportunistic diet, consuming insects, small lizards, and various tropical fruits.
It is a non-migratory resident that maintains year-round territories in small family groups.
Nesting occurs in cavities excavated in dead trees, frequently utilizing coconut palms and decayed hardwoods.

Habitat

Tropical moist lowland forests, semi-deciduous forests, mangroves, and wooded plantations.

Range

Endemic to the islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe, Lesser Antilles.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Acorn WoodpeckerMelanerpes formicivorus Beautiful WoodpeckerMelanerpes pulcher Black-cheeked WoodpeckerMelanerpes pucherani Gila WoodpeckerMelanerpes uropygialis Golden-cheeked WoodpeckerMelanerpes chrysogenys Golden-fronted WoodpeckerMelanerpes aurifrons Golden-naped WoodpeckerMelanerpes chrysauchen Gray-breasted WoodpeckerMelanerpes hypopolius

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