Bay Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Blythipicus pyrrhotis compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bay Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blythipicus pyrrhotis | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm (11.6 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 135.0 g (4.76 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bay Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy 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.