Woodpeckers
Picidae
Family Distribution
This map shows the combined distribution of all species in the Picidae family.
Colour intensity indicates the number of species present in each region:
- Darker colours = More species
- Lighter colours = Fewer species
Notable Species
Attribute Champions
The Acorn Woodpecker displays remarkable agility, adeptly manoeuvring through oak woodlands, clinging to tree trunks, and even catching insects mid-flight. Their ability to navigate complex granary structures and perform precise drilling demonstrates exceptional dexterity.
With its powerful bill capable of stripping bark from trees and accessing food sources unavailable to smaller woodpeckers, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker exhibits exceptional strength for its size. Its loud drumming also indicates significant physical power.
These woodpeckers show impressive adaptability. Their complex social structure, ability to thrive in various elevations (from sea level to 3,300 metres), and capacity to utilise urban structures as substitute granaries all point to high adaptability. Their diverse diet and food storage behaviour further support this rating.
Golden-fronted Woodpeckers are known to be territorial and may aggressively defend their nesting sites from intruders. Their vocal nature and territorial displays suggest a relatively high level of aggressiveness, particularly during breeding season.
The endurance of Acorn Woodpeckers is considerable. Their ability to maintain and defend extensive granaries, engage in cooperative breeding, and perform continuous foraging and acorn-storing activities throughout the year indicates high stamina. Their stable population trend across a wide range also suggests robust endurance.
