Acorn woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker with a length of around 20 cm (8 in), and an average weight of 85 g (3.0 oz).

Order: Piciformes Conservation: Least Concern
Acorn woodpecker

About the Acorn woodpecker

The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker with a length of around 20 cm (8 in), and an average weight of 85 g (3.0 oz). It is found across Central America, as well as North into the western United States and South into parts of Colombia.

Fun Facts About Acorn woodpecker

  • The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a medium-sized woodpecker with a length of around 20 cm (8 in), and an average weight of 85 g (3.0 oz).

Conservation Status

The Acorn woodpecker is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderPiciformes
GenusMelanerpes
SpeciesMelanerpes formicivorus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Acorn woodpecker

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