Bay Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blythipicus pyrrhotis | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful 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.
Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.