Banded Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma miniaceum compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysophlegma miniaceum | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 92.0 g (3.25 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Banded Woodpecker only
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Banded Woodpecker
The Banded Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in lowland forests across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 92g with a wingspan of 24.2cm, it has bold black-and-red barred plumage. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and berries.
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.