Dunenspecht vs Andaman Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens verglichen mit Dryocopus hodgei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Dunenspecht | Andaman Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Picoides pubescens | Dryocopus hodgei |
| Ordnung | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Familie | Picidae | Picidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) | 36,8 cm (14.5 in) |
| Gewicht | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) | 190,5 g (6.72 oz) |
| Ernährung | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | -- |
| Gelegegröße | -- | 2 |
| 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
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'.
Andaman Woodpecker
Geographic Range & Migration
Dunenspecht
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Andaman Woodpecker
Erhaltungsstatus
Dunenspecht
Andaman Woodpecker
How to Tell Them Apart
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
Andaman Woodpecker
About These Birds
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.
Andaman Woodpecker
The Andaman Woodpecker is a vulnerable large woodpecker with a 36.8 cm wingspan, weighing 190.5 grams, endemic to the Andaman Islands. It excavates nest cavities in large trees within primary forest. Deforestation of the islands poses a significant threat to its survival.