Bamboo Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Gecinulus viridis compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bamboo Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gecinulus viridis | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm (10.0 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 70.5 g (2.49 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bamboo Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy 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.