Banded Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma miniaceum compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysophlegma miniaceum | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 92.0 g (3.25 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful 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.
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.