Black-and-buff Woodpecker vs Acorn Woodpecker
Meiglyptes jugularis compared with Melanerpes formicivorus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-buff Woodpecker | Acorn Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meiglyptes jugularis | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Weight | 53.5 g (1.89 oz) | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-buff Woodpecker only
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-buff Woodpecker
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-and-buff Woodpecker
The Black-and-buff Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in lowland and foothill forests of the Thai-Malay Peninsula and the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It has a distinctive black-and-buff barred plumage with a red malar stripe in males. It forages in the forest canopy for insects and larvae, often in the outer branches of trees.
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.