Banded Woodpecker vs Downy Woodpecker
Chrysophlegma miniaceum comparé à Picoides pubescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Banded Woodpecker | Downy Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chrysophlegma miniaceum | Picoides pubescens |
| Ordre | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Famille | Picidae | Picidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Envergure | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) |
| Poids | 92,0 g (3.25 oz) | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Banded Woodpecker only
Downy Woodpecker only
Aucun(e)
Downy Woodpecker
Deciduous and mixed forests, orchards, parks, and suburban areas. The most common woodpecker at feeders in North America.
Song & Call Comparison
Banded Woodpecker
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
Banded Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
Statut de conservation
Banded Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
How to Tell Them Apart
Banded Woodpecker
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
Banded Woodpecker
The Banded Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the family Picidae found in lowland forests across Southeast Asia. Weighing about 92g with a wingspan of 24.2cm, it has bold black-and-red barred plumage. It forages on tree trunks and branches for insects, larvae, and berries.
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.