Acorn Woodpecker vs Guadeloupe Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Melanerpes herminieri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Guadeloupe Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Melanerpes herminieri |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 27.3 cm (10.7 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 86.0 g (3.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 1-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Guadeloupe Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Guadeloupe 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.