Black-and-buff Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Meiglyptes jugularis compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-buff Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Meiglyptes jugularis | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 53.5 g (1.89 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-buff Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy 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.