Acorn Woodpecker
Acorn Woodpecker (<em>Melanerpes formicivorus</em>) is a species of Woodpeckers (<em>Picidae</em>) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies.
Overview
Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) is a species of Woodpeckers (Picidae) in the order Woodpeckers and Allies. A clown-faced woodpecker with a red crown and white face; stores thousands of acorns in communal 'granary trees' drilled with holes; lives in cooperative family groups guarding its stores.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Melanerpes; binomial: Melanerpes formicivorus; authority: (Swainson, 1827). Typical size: 19-23cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic, Middle America and South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
