Great Spotted Woodpecker vs Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Great Spotted Woodpecker
0.235 m
Human
1.75 m
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
0.16 m
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | Lesser Spotted Woodpecker | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 70–98 g | 17–25 g |
| Length | 22–23.5 cm | 14–16 cm |
| Wingspan | 34–39 cm | 25–29 cm |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 30 km/h |
| Lifespan | 3–11 yrs | 2–8 yrs |
| Incubation | 12 days | 12 days |
| Offspring | 4–7 | 4–6 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Insectivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Forest, Woodland, Taiga, Urban, Garden | Forest, Woodland, Garden, Farmland, Taiga |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe, Asia |
| Family | Picidae | Picidae |
| Order | Piciformes | Piciformes |