Beautiful Woodpecker vs Hispaniolan Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Melanerpes striatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Hispaniolan Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Melanerpes striatus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 23.4 cm (9.2 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 75.75 g (2.67 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 4-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Beautiful Woodpecker only
None
Hispaniolan Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Least Concern
Hispaniolan Woodpecker
About These Birds
Beautiful Woodpecker
The Beautiful Woodpecker is an attractively patterned woodpecker endemic to the forests and woodland edges of northwestern Colombia. Males have bold black-and-white barring on the back, a red cap, and yellow wash on the underparts. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and fruits.