Great Spotted Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Dendrocopos major compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Great Spotted Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendrocopos major | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.2 cm (10.7 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 82.0 g (2.89 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Great Spotted Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great Spotted Woodpecker
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.