Beautiful Woodpecker vs Greyish Piculet
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Picumnus granadensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Greyish Piculet |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Picumnus granadensis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Least Concern
Greyish Piculet
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.