Bay Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blythipicus pyrrhotis | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bay Woodpecker
The Bay Woodpecker is a large, rufous-brown woodpecker of the montane forests of the eastern Himalayas through to southeastern Asia. It has a barred rufous back, red head markings in males, and a powerful chisel-like bill. It excavates tree bark for insects, larvae, and ants in dense subtropical and montane forest.
Acorn Woodpecker
The Acorn Woodpecker is a highly social woodpecker weighing about 79g of western North American oak woodland. It stores thousands of acorns in specially drilled 'granary trees' shared by the group.