Bennett's Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Campethera bennettii compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bennett's Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera bennettii | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 72.5 g (2.56 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bennett's Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bennett's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bennett's Woodpecker
Bennett's Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of dry open woodland, bush, and savanna in eastern and southern Africa. Males have a red cap and malar stripe, while both sexes show heavily spotted and barred brown-and-white plumage. It forages on tree trunks and on the ground for ants and other insects.
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.