Downy Woodpecker vs White Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens comparé à Melanerpes candidus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Downy Woodpecker | White Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Picoides pubescens | Melanerpes candidus |
| Ordre | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Famille | Picidae | Picidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) | — |
| Envergure | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) | 31,4 cm (12.4 in) |
| Poids | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) | 115,5 g (4.07 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | 3-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
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'.
White Woodpecker
Geographic Range & Migration
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
White Woodpecker
Statut de conservation
Downy Woodpecker
White Woodpecker
How to Tell Them Apart
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
White 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.