Acorn Woodpecker vs Checkered Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Veniliornis mixtus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Checkered Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Veniliornis mixtus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 16.9 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 31.383333333333336 g (1.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Acorn Woodpecker only
Checkered Woodpecker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Checkered 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.