Andaman Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Dryocopus hodgei compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryocopus hodgei | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.8 cm (14.5 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Andaman Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Andaman Woodpecker
The Andaman Woodpecker is a vulnerable large woodpecker with a 36.8 cm wingspan, weighing 190.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It excavates nest cavities in large trees within primary forest. Deforestation of the islands poses a significant threat to its survival.
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.