Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Picidae

About

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.

Fun Fact

Acorn woodpeckers drill thousands of individually sized holes in 'granary trees' and pack each one with a single acorn — a communal larder that a family group defends year-round.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Oak woodlands

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Wildfire

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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