Bamboo Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Gecinulus viridis compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bamboo Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gecinulus viridis | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 70.5 g (2.49 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bamboo Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Bamboo Woodpecker
The Bamboo Woodpecker is a woodpecker found in bamboo forests and forest edges across Southeast Asia, weighing about 70.5g with a wingspan of 25.5cm. As its name suggests it specializes in foraging on bamboo, excavating for insects and larvae within bamboo stems and poles. It inhabits both primary forest and secondary growth where bamboo is present.
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.