Kaempfer's Woodpecker vs Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Celeus obrieni compared with Melanerpes pucherani
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kaempfer's Woodpecker | Black-cheeked Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celeus obrieni | Melanerpes pucherani |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.8 cm (10.9 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 96.75 g (3.41 oz) | 58.75 g (2.07 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Kaempfer's Woodpecker
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
The Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a colorful woodpecker of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central America and northwestern South America, with bold red, yellow, and black patterning on the head and barred black-and-white back. It ranges from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador, inhabiting forest edges, gardens, and open woodland. It feeds on insects extracted from bark, fruits, and berries.