Beautiful Woodpecker vs Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes pulcher compared with Veniliornis nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Beautiful Woodpecker | Bar-bellied Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes pulcher | Veniliornis nigriceps |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 50.0 g (1.76 oz) | 43.25 g (1.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Beautiful Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bar-bellied 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.
Bar-bellied Woodpecker
The Bar-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in montane forests on the Andean slopes from Colombia to Bolivia. Weighing about 43.3g with a wingspan of 19.6cm, it has barred black-and-white underparts and a red crown in males. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects and larvae.