Acorn Woodpecker vs Bar-bellied Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Veniliornis nigriceps
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Bar-bellied Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Veniliornis nigriceps |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 43.25 g (1.53 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Bar-bellied Woodpecker only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Bar-bellied 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.
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.