Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
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Least Concern
Envergure
28,0 cm
Poids
78,5 g
Famille
Picidae
Ordre
Piciformes
À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 28,0 cm | 11.0 in |
| Poids | 78,5 g | 2.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 30-32 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Famille | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| Espèces | Melanerpes formicivorus |
Distribution
Acorn Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Acorn Woodpecker endangered?
The Acorn Woodpecker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Acorn Woodpecker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 30-32 days.
How big is the Acorn Woodpecker?
The Acorn Woodpecker has a wingspan of 28.0 cm, weight of 78.5 g.
What order and family does the Acorn Woodpecker belong to?
The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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