Downy Woodpecker vs White-fronted Woodpecker
Picoides pubescens so với Melanerpes cactorum
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Thuộc Tính | Downy Woodpecker | White-fronted Woodpecker |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Khoa Học | Picoides pubescens | Melanerpes cactorum |
| Bộ | Piciformes | Piciformes |
| Họ | Picidae | Picidae |
| Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Chiều Dài | 16,0 cm (6.3 in) | — |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 28,0 cm (11.0 in) | 21,2 cm (8.3 in) |
| Khối Lượng | 27,0 g (0.95 oz) | 36,1 g (1.27 oz) |
| Chế Độ Ăn | Insects and larvae extracted from bark, supplemented with seeds, berries, and suet at feeders. Often … | -- |
| Số Trứng | -- | -- |
| 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-fronted Woodpecker
Geographic Range & Migration
Downy Woodpecker
North America from Alaska and Canada south through the United States, excluding the arid Southwest.
White-fronted Woodpecker
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Downy Woodpecker
White-fronted 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-fronted 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.