Acorn Woodpecker

Melanerpes formicivorus

The Acorn Woodpecker is a colorful bird with a distinctive appearance, featuring a combination of black, white, and red plumage. This social and communal species is known for its unique habit of storing acorns in specially drilled holes in trees, creating communal granaries. They are often found in oak woodlands and mixed coniferous forests, where they forage for insects and acorns. Acorn Woodpeckers are medium-sized birds with a striking appearance and a characteristic clown-like facial pattern. Their conservation status is of Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

Habitat: Oak woodlands and mixed coniferous forests