Beautiful Woodpecker vs Rufous-winged Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Piculus simplex
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Rufous-winged Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Piculus simplex |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 53.0 g (1.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Least Concern
Rufous-winged 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.