About Acorn Woodpecker
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Insects, Acorns, Nuts, Fruit
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Threats
- Habitat loss
- Climate change
Acorn Woodpecker
Melanerpes formicivorus
Least Concern
Detailed Characteristics
Physical Description
The Acorn Woodpecker is known for its distinctive black, white, and red coloration, and its habit of storing acorns in specially created holes in trees called "granaries".