Acorn Woodpecker vs American Three-Toed Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Picoides dorsalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | American Three-Toed Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Picoides dorsalis |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 56.775000000000006 g (2.00 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
American Three-Toed Woodpecker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Not Evaluated
American Three-Toed Woodpecker
About These Birds
Acorn Woodpecker
The Acorn Woodpecker is a highly social woodpecker weighing about 79g of western North American oak woodland. It stores thousands of acorns in specially drilled 'granary trees' shared by the group.
American Three-Toed Woodpecker
The American Three-Toed Woodpecker is a medium woodpecker weighing about 57 g, found in boreal and montane conifer forests of North America. It has only three toes and specializes in scaling bark from dead trees to expose beetle larvae.