Campo Flicker vs Downy Woodpecker

Colaptes campestris comparé à Picoides pubescens

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Campo Flicker Downy Woodpecker
Nom scientifique Colaptes campestris Picoides pubescens
Ordre Piciformes Piciformes
Famille Picidae Picidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur 16,0 cm (6.3 in)
Envergure 31,3 cm (12.3 in) 28,0 cm (11.0 in)
Poids 159,98333333333332 g (5.64 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 4-5 --
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Campo Flicker
Downy Woodpecker 16,0 cm
Envergure
Campo Flicker 31,3 cm
Downy Woodpecker 28,0 cm
Poids
Campo Flicker 159,98333333333332 g
Downy Woodpecker 27,0 g

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

Campo Flicker 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

Campo Flicker

Downy Woodpecker

Chant

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

Campo Flicker

Downy Woodpecker

North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Campo Flicker

Least Concern

Downy Woodpecker

How to Tell Them Apart

Campo Flicker

Downy Woodpecker

Plumage

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.

Bec

Short, chisel-shaped, dark bill — noticeably shorter than the similar hairy woodpecker

About These Birds

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.

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