Acorn Woodpecker vs West Indian Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Melanerpes superciliaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | West Indian Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Melanerpes superciliaris |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 28.4 cm (11.2 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 85.76666666666667 g (3.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
West Indian Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
West Indian 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.