Beautiful Woodpecker vs Southern Sooty Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Mulleripicus fuliginosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Southern Sooty Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Mulleripicus fuliginosus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 164.0 g (5.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Vulnerable
Southern Sooty 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.