Endemic bird of the day : Hispaniolan Woodpecker

Abstract

Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF) day 35 poster, dedicated to the Hispaniolan Woodpecker. This charismatic endemic is found all over the island of Hispaniola and has garnered quite the reputation for itself. With darting lemon yellow eyes, and sporting a flashy bee-striped back pattern, these loud birds can often be seen throwing their heads back and proclaiming a loud waaakkkkkaaaaa to the world. Unlike most woodpeckers they are very social, often nesting in loose colonies of up to 20 pairs. Pairs excavate a cavity for nesting and the adults in the colony defend the nesting tree. Pairs greet each other upon arrival to the cavity by swinging their heads from side to side. As a complement to the poster, a coloring sheet is included.