About the Acorn Woodpecker
The acorn woodpecker 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Melanerpes formicivorus |
| Species Codes | acowoo, ACWO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Acorn Woodpecker belong to?
The Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Acorn Woodpecker?
The acorn woodpecker 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....
Where can I report a Acorn Woodpecker sighting?
You can log sightings of Acorn Woodpecker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code acowoo, or on iNaturalist.
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