Acorn Woodpecker vs Ashy Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Mulleripicus fulvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Ashy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Mulleripicus fulvus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 35.9 cm (14.1 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 312.2 g (11.01 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Ashy 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.
Ashy Woodpecker
The Ashy Woodpecker is a large woodpecker endemic to Sulawesi and the Sula Islands in Indonesia. Weighing about 312g with a wingspan near 36cm, it is one of the larger woodpeckers in its region and is predominantly pale grey. It forages on large trees in primary and tall secondary forest for insects and larvae.