Beautiful Woodpecker vs Buff-spotted Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Pardipicus nivosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Buff-spotted Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Pardipicus nivosus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | — |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 39.5 g (1.39 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Beautiful Woodpecker only
None
Buff-spotted Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Least Concern
Buff-spotted 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.