Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="melanerpes-formicivorus"></birdfyi-bird>The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a bird species in the family Picidae (woodpeckers), within the order Piciformes (woodpeckers & toucans). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28 cm and a weight of 78.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Acorn Woodpecker is a highly social woodpecker weighing about 79g of western North American oak woodland. It stores thousands of acorns in specially drilled 'granary trees' shared by the group.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 28.0 cm | 11.0 in |
| 体重 | 78.5 g | 2.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 30-32 days.
产卵数
4-6
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| 科 | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Melanerpes |
| 物种 | Melanerpes formicivorus |
Distribution
Acorn Woodpecker has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Picidae family