Knysna Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Campethera notata compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Knysna Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campethera notata | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 62.9 g (2.22 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Knysna Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
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.