Black-bodied Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Hylatomus schulzii compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-bodied Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hylatomus schulzii | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 34.5 cm (13.6 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 200.0 g (7.05 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-bodied Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Black-bodied Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-bodied Woodpecker
The Black-bodied Woodpecker is a large, Near Threatened woodpecker of humid forests in eastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, with males showing mostly black plumage and a vivid red crest. It inhabits Atlantic Forest interior and forest fragments, excavating nest cavities in large trees. Ongoing deforestation and fragmentation of the Atlantic Forest threaten this species, which depends on large tracts of mature forest.
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.