Acorn Woodpecker vs African Piculet
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Verreauxia africana
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | African Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Verreauxia africana |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 9.6 cm (3.8 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 8.75 g (0.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
African 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.
African Piculet
The African Piculet is a remarkably small woodpecker with a wingspan of under 10 cm and a weight of only about 9 g. Found in West and Central African forests, it probes bark and small branches for insects with its short bill.