Bearded Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Dendropicos namaquus compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bearded Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos namaquus | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm (9.9 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 79.675 g (2.81 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Bearded Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bearded Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bearded Woodpecker
The Bearded Woodpecker is a large, boldly marked woodpecker of savanna woodlands and dry forests in eastern and southern Africa. It has black-and-white facial striping, a red crown in males, and a long, powerful bill adapted for excavating dead trees. It feeds on wood-boring beetle larvae, ants, and other insects found in bark and dead wood.
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.