Acorn Woodpecker vs Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Picoides kizuki
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Picoides kizuki |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 22.0 g (0.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 5-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Japanese Pygmy Woodpecker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Japanese Pygmy 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.