Puerto Rican Woodpecker (Melanerpes portoricensis) 24 January 2012. Sabana, Luquillo Municipality,
Puerto Rico
![]() This species is confined to Puerto Rico and Vieques. It formerly occurred in the Virgin Islands, but is no longer found there. This individual appeared to be attending a nest hole in a utility pole. Breeding is said to begin in January. In flight these birds show a striking white patch on the rump, usually concealed when perched. Digiscoped with Panasonic DMC-LZ5 | Nikon FieldScope III | 30XWA | hand-held (no adapter) |