Acorn Woodpecker vs Greyish Piculet
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Picumnus granadensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Greyish Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Picumnus granadensis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Greyish Piculet
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.