Middle Spotted Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Leiopicus medius compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Middle Spotted Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leiopicus medius | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.7 cm (9.7 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 67.5 g (2.38 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-8 | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Middle Spotted Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Middle Spotted Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
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.