Acorn Woodpecker vs Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Melanerpes lewis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Lewis's Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Melanerpes lewis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 33.4 cm (13.1 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 107.31666666666666 g (3.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-9 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Lewis's 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.