Acorn Woodpecker vs Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Picoides moluccensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Picoides moluccensis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 16.25 g (0.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Sunda 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.