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Grey-faced Woodpecker vs White-backed Woodpecker

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Grey-faced Woodpecker

Grey-faced Woodpecker

Picus canus

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White-backed Woodpecker

White-backed Woodpecker

Dendrocopos leucotos

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Size

Grey-faced Woodpecker

Grey-faced Woodpecker

0.28 m

Human

1.75 m

White-backed Woodpecker

White-backed Woodpecker

0.26 m

Grey-faced WoodpeckerWhite-backed Woodpecker
Weight0.125–0.165 kg0.1–0.135 kg
Length25–28 cm24–26 cm
Wingspan38–44 cm38–40 cm
Top Speed40 km/h–
Lifespan5–11 yrs5–11 yrs
Incubation14 days11 days
Offspring5–9 3–5
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatForest, Woodland, Taiga, Mountain, GardenForest, Woodland, Taiga
RegionsNordics, Europe, AsiaNordics, Europe, Asia
FamilyPicidaePicidae
OrderPiciformesPiciformes