Acorn Woodpecker vs Red-breasted Sapsucker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Sphyrapicus ruber
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Red-breasted Sapsucker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Sphyrapicus ruber |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 25.3 cm (10.0 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 54.51666666666667 g (1.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 4-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Red-breasted Sapsucker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Red-breasted Sapsucker
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.