Red-headed Flameback vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Red-headed Flameback | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocolaptes erythrocephalus | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.4 cm (11.6 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 124.0 g (4.37 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Red-headed Flameback
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.