Andaman Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Dryocopus hodgei compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryocopus hodgei | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.8 cm (14.5 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Andaman Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful 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.
Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.