Acorn Woodpecker vs Arrowhead Piculet
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Picumnus minutissimus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Arrowhead Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Picumnus minutissimus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 10.9 cm (4.3 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 13.216666666666667 g (0.47 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Arrowhead Piculet only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Arrowhead 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.
Arrowhead Piculet
The Arrowhead Piculet is one of the smallest woodpeckers in the world, weighing just 13g with a wingspan of under 11cm. Found in South American forests and woodland edges, it forages on thin branches and twigs for insects. Its tiny size and arrowhead-shaped streaks on the underparts are distinctive.