Acorn Woodpecker Melanerpes formicivorus
Overview
Description
The acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) 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.1
Taxonomy
Piciformes > Picidae (Woodpeckers) > Woodpeckers
Sightings
Relevant Sightings
- 11-26-2023 - California, United States (First Sighting)
- 05-10-2024 - California, United States (First Photo)
- 12-01-2024 - California, United States (First Recording)
- 12-07-2024 - California, United States (Best Recording)
- 06-01-2025 - California, United States (Best Photo)
- 06-14-2025 - California, United States (Last Sighting)
Places Seen
- Arizona, United States
- California, United States
- Morelos, Mexico