Greater Sri Lanka Flameback vs Acorn Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes stricklandi compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Greater Sri Lanka Flameback | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocolaptes stricklandi | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.0 cm (11.4 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 140.0 g (4.94 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Greater Sri Lanka Flameback only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Greater Sri Lanka Flameback
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.