Yellow-faced Flameback vs Acorn Woodpecker
Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-faced Flameback | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysocolaptes xanthocephalus | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 29.2 cm (11.5 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 142.0 g (5.01 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Yellow-faced Flameback only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Yellow-faced 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.