Stierling's Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Dendropicos stierlingi compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Stierling's Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendropicos stierlingi | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.0 cm (7.9 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 28.0 g (0.99 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Stierling's Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Stierling's 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.