NA Insectivore Forests
20–70 g
Weight
N/A
Lifespan
N/A
Top Speed
Worldwide
Found In
The Woodpecker is one of the most widely-recorded species in the U.S. national park system, with documented populations in 15 parks. Native populations and abundance vary park-by-park.
Found in 15 U.S. National Parks
The Woodpecker has 104 field records across 15 parks in the National Park Service biodiversity database, listed as native in 100 records.
| Park | Nativeness | Abundance | T&E Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia National Park | Native | Abundant | Species of Concern |
| Acadia National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
| Acadia National Park | Native | Common | SU |
| Acadia National Park | Non-native | NA | Species of Concern |
| Acadia National Park | Native | Occasional | Resolved Taxonomy |
| Acadia National Park | Non-native | Unknown | — |
| Acadia National Park | Non-native | Unknown | Species of Concern |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | NA | Species of Concern |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | Uncommon | SU |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | Unknown | — |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | Unknown | — |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | Native | Unknown | Species of Concern |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | — |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | Species of Concern |
| Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Native | Common | SU |
Abundance Distribution
State / Federal Listings
Listed as threatened, endangered, or rare in 72 park records.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Woodpecker | Insectivore Species Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.0 g | 375 g | ↓ 88% |
| Height | 12.4 cm | — | — |
Endemic to Worldwide
Habitat: Forests
Found In: Worldwide
Coloration: Varies
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Weight Rank Among Not Applicable Species
Ranked #9 of 9 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Termite | Up to 0.02 g | NA |
| 8 | Tsetse Fly | Up to 0.03 g | NA |
| 9 | Woodpecker | 20–70 g | NA |