Black-cheeked Woodpecker vs Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
Melanerpes pucherani compared with Picoides ramsayi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-cheeked Woodpecker | Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pucherani | Picoides ramsayi |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 16.4 cm (6.5 in) |
| Weight | 58.75 g (2.07 oz) | 24.5 g (0.86 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Sulu Pygmy Woodpecker
About These Birds
Black-cheeked Woodpecker
The Black-cheeked Woodpecker is a colorful woodpecker of humid lowland and foothill forests in Central America and northwestern South America, with bold red, yellow, and black patterning on the head and barred black-and-white back. It ranges from southeastern Mexico to Ecuador, inhabiting forest edges, gardens, and open woodland. It feeds on insects extracted from bark, fruits, and berries.