Arabian Woodpecker vs Dunenspecht
Dendropicos dorae verglichen mit Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Arabian Woodpecker | Dunenspecht |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Dendropicos dorae | Picoides pubescens |
| Ordnung | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Familie | Picidae | Picidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 21,9 cm (8.6 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 26,833333333333332 g (0.95 oz) | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| Gelegegröße | 3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Dunenspecht
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Song & Call Comparison
Arabian Woodpecker
Dunenspecht
A sharp 'pik' or 'peek' contact call. Drums on resonant branches with a rapid, light tattoo — softer than larger woodpeckers. Also gives a high descending whinny 'keeer-keeer'.
Geographic Range & Migration
Arabian Woodpecker
Dunenspecht
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Erhaltungsstatus
Arabian Woodpecker
Dunenspecht
How to Tell Them Apart
Arabian Woodpecker
Dunenspecht
Black and white plumage with a broad white stripe down the back. Black wings with white spots. Males have a small red patch on the nape.
Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker
About These Birds
Arabian Woodpecker
The Arabian Woodpecker is a near-threatened woodpecker from montane forests of the Arabian Peninsula, weighing about 27 grams with a wingspan near 22 cm. It is the only woodpecker native to the Arabian Peninsula, excavating nest cavities and foraging for insects in the bark of trees in highland woodlands. Habitat loss in its restricted montane forest range poses ongoing threats.
Dunenspecht
Der Dunenspecht ist der kleinste und am weitesten verbreitete Specht Nordamerikas. Seine geringe Größe erlaubt ihm die Nahrungssuche an dünnen Zweigen und Pflanzenstängeln, die größeren Spechten unzugänglich sind. Im Winter schließt sich der Dunenspecht häufig gemischten Vogelschwärmen an und profitiert von der erhöhten Wachsamkeit mehrerer Arten gegenüber Fressfeinden.