Black-necked Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Colaptes atricollis compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-necked Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colaptes atricollis | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.7 cm (9.3 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 78.74 g (2.78 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-necked Woodpecker only
Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-necked Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-necked Woodpecker
The Black-necked Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker with barred black-and-white back, a yellow crown and nape, and a distinctive black collar across the lower throat. It is endemic to Peru, inhabiting deciduous and semi-deciduous forest along the western Andean slopes and adjacent inter-Andean valleys. It forages on tree trunks and branches, excavating insects from bark and searching for ants.