Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

Order

PICIFORMES

Family

Woodpeckers (Picidae)

Code 4

ACWO

Code 6

MELFOR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, All-purpose
Eye Color: White with black pupil.
Head Pattern: Capped, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Red
Forehead Color: White and black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black and white.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 23 cm (9 in)
Weight: 82 g (2.9 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: White, Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: White with black streaks.
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Striped or streaked
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Undulating flight., Several rapid wing beats and then a pause.
Wingspan Range: 43 cm (17 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Gray

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