Acorn Woodpecker vs Cuban Green Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus compared with Xiphidiopicus percussus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Acorn Woodpecker | Cuban Green Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melanerpes formicivorus | Xiphidiopicus percussus |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 28.0 cm (11.0 in) | 24.4 cm (9.6 in) |
| Weight | 78.5 g (2.77 oz) | 71.06666666666666 g (2.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-6 | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Acorn Woodpecker only
Cuban Green Woodpecker only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Acorn Woodpecker
Least Concern
Cuban Green 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.