Red-necked Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Campephilus rubricollis compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-necked Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campephilus rubricollis | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 35.8 cm (14.1 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 208.16666666666666 g (7.34 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Red-necked Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
About These Birds
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.