Andaman Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Dryocopus hodgei compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Andaman Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryocopus hodgei | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 36.8 cm (14.5 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 190.5 g (6.72 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Andaman Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy 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.