The Acorn Woodpecker [ Pictures for Easy Identification]

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Introduction

What the Acorn Woodpecker Looks Like

The Acorn Woodpecker has overall_color color of black and white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has above_color color of black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has head color of red and black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has face color of white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has below_color color of white and black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has undertail color of black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has back color of glossy-black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has bill color of black.

The Acorn Woodpecker has wing color of black and white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has belly color of white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has tail color of black and white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has eyering color of white.

The Acorn Woodpecker has chest color of black.

Range and Sighting Map for the Acorn Woodpecker

US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the FALL
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the FALL
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the SUMMER
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the SUMMER
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the WINTER
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the WINTER
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the SPRING
US Range Map for the Acorn Woodpecker in the SPRING

Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Acorn Woodpecker

The length of the Acorn Woodpecker is from 7.5 inches to 9.1 inches (19.1 cm to 23.1 cm).

The weight of the Acorn Woodpecker is from 2.3 ounces to 3.2 ounces (65.2 grams to 90.7 grams).

The wingspan of the Acorn Woodpecker is from 13.8 inches to 16.9 inches (35.1 cm to 42.9 cm).

Pictures of the Acorn Woodpecker

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Acorn Woodpecker, Air freight! by Gunn Shots !, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn woodpecker by Mike`s Birds, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by hartjeff12, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Becky Matsubara, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by CDay DaytimeStudios w > 2 Million views, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpeckers by sfbaywalk, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by sfbaywalk, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker (m) by Becky Matsubara, from flickr, licensed under CC
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Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Allan Hack, from flickr, licensed under CC
adult Acorn Woodpecker
adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) carrying an acorn by warriorwoman531, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Image from page 426 of “Birds of California; an introduction to more than three hundred common birds of the state and adjacent islands“ (1912) by Internet Archive Book Images, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
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adult Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
male Acorn Woodpecker
male Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) by warriorwoman531, from flickr, licensed under CC
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male Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker- male by Kaaren Perry, from flickr, licensed under CC
male Acorn Woodpecker
male Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker. Male. Melanerpes formicivorus by gailhampshire, from flickr, licensed under CC
female Acorn Woodpecker
female Acorn Woodpecker, 17.03.17 starr ranch-18 by emiliechenphotography, from flickr, licensed under CC
female Acorn Woodpecker
female Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) carrying an acorn by warriorwoman531, from flickr, licensed under CC
female Acorn Woodpecker
female Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) by emiliechenphotography, from flickr, licensed under CC
female Acorn Woodpecker
female Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker f. by flythebirdpath > > >, from flickr, licensed under CC
female Acorn Woodpecker
female Acorn Woodpecker, 17.03.17 starr ranch-17 by emiliechenphotography, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker
juvenile Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker by Paul.J.Hurtado, from flickr, licensed under CC
flight Acorn Woodpecker
flight Acorn Woodpecker, Acorn Woodpecker in flight by edwardrooksSJ, from flickr, licensed under CC

Feeding Behavior of the Acorn Woodpecker

They harvest acorns in fall, store the acorns in hole-studded trees, and feed on these acorns during the rest of the year.

They store acorns in trees and telephone poles.

They also search for insects from the surfaces of trees or caught insects in midair.

However, they do not dig into the wood for insects.

They may also dig pits in the bark of trees to look for sap to feed on.

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What the Acorn Woodpecker Likes to Eat

The Acorn Woodpecker feeds on the following:

  • acorns
  • insects (ants)
  • nuts
  • fruits
  • seeds
  • eggs of other birds

Where To Find the Acorn Woodpecker

You can find the Acorn Woodpecker in the following habitats:

  • Oak woods and forests where acorns can be found
  • groves
  • mixed forest
  • oak-pine canyons