American Crow vs Downy Woodpecker
Corvus brachyrhynchos comparé à Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | American Crow | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Corvus brachyrhynchos | Picoides pubescens |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Piciformes |
| Famille | Corvidae | Picidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 99,0 cm (39.0 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Poids | 450,0 g (15.87 oz) | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Highly omnivorous — insects, earthworms, seeds, fruit, eggs, nestlings, carrion, and human food waste. Among … | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| Taille de la couvée | 3-7 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
American Crow only
Downy Woodpecker only
Aucun(e)
American Crow
Extremely adaptable — found in farmland, open woodland, suburban neighborhoods, parking lots, and urban parks.
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Song & Call Comparison
American Crow
Classic 'caw-caw-caw' repeated in series. Family groups use distinct dialects. Also gives rattling, knocking, and a short 'cah' flight call. Highly social and vocal.
Downy Woodpecker
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
American Crow
North America from southern Canada through the United States to northern Mexico.
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Statut de conservation
American Crow
Downy Woodpecker
How to Tell Them Apart
American Crow
All black with a slight glossy sheen. Squared-off tail and smooth throat distinguish it from the common raven.
Straight, sturdy black bill smaller than a raven's
Downy Woodpecker
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
American Crow
The American crow is one of North America's most familiar and intelligent birds. Research has shown they can recognize individual human faces and communicate perceived threats to other crows. They form large winter roosts of up to hundreds of thousands of individuals in some cities.
Downy Woodpecker
The downy woodpecker is the smallest and most widespread woodpecker in North America. Its small size allows it to forage on thin branches and weed stems that larger woodpeckers cannot access. Downies often join mixed-species flocks in winter, benefiting from the extra vigilance of multiple species watching for predators.