Ground Woodpecker vs Beautiful Woodpecker
Geocolaptes olivaceus compared with Melanerpes pulcher
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Ground Woodpecker | Beautiful Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Geocolaptes olivaceus | Melanerpes pulcher |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 119.5 g (4.22 oz) | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Ground Woodpecker only
Beautiful Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Ground Woodpecker
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
About These Birds
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.