Green Woodpecker vs Northern Flicker
How does the Green Woodpecker compare to the Northern Flicker? They are both members of the Picidae family. Below we put their classification, habitat, diet, size, and conservation status side by side — and settle who would win in a fight.
Side-by-side comparison
- Scientific name
- Picus viridis
- Colaptes auratus
- Classification
- Bird
- Bird
- Family
- Picidae
- Picidae
- Habitat
- Woodland, parks, gardens, and grasslands with scattered trees
- Woodlands, forest edges, open fields, and urban parks
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Omnivore
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Least Concern
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- 6-9 years
- Weight
- 180-220 g
- 110-160 g
Green Woodpecker vs Northern Flicker: who would win?
Green Woodpecker
180-220 g
Northern Flicker
110-160 g
Green Woodpecker has the edge moderate confidence
Green Woodpecker is somewhat heavier (180-220 g vs 110-160 g), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
Similarities
- Both are birds.
- Both belong to the Picidae family.
- Both are listed as Least Concern.
Differences
- Habitat: Woodland, parks, gardens, and grasslands with scattered trees vs Woodlands, forest edges, open fields, and urban parks.
- Diet: insectivore vs omnivore.
- Weight: 180-220 g vs 110-160 g.
Green Woodpecker vs Northern Flicker: FAQ
Who would win in a fight, a Green Woodpecker or a Northern Flicker?
Green Woodpecker has the edge. Green Woodpecker is somewhat heavier (180-220 g vs 110-160 g), giving it the edge in a head-to-head. In the wild these two rarely (if ever) meet — this is a what-if based on the size and diet we have on record, not a prediction.
What is the difference between a Green Woodpecker and a Northern Flicker?
Green Woodpecker and Northern Flicker differ in several ways — habitat: woodland, parks, gardens, and grasslands with scattered trees vs woodlands, forest edges, open fields, and urban parks. diet: insectivore vs omnivore. weight: 180-220 g vs 110-160 g.
Do Green Woodpecker and Northern Flicker live in the same habitat?
No — Green Woodpecker lives in woodland, parks, gardens, and grasslands with scattered trees, while Northern Flicker is found in woodlands, forest edges, open fields, and urban parks.
What do Green Woodpecker and Northern Flicker eat?
Green Woodpecker has a insectivore diet, while Northern Flicker has a omnivore diet.
Which is more endangered, the Green Woodpecker or the Northern Flicker?
Green Woodpecker is listed as Least Concern, while Northern Flicker is listed as Least Concern.
How big are Green Woodpecker and Northern Flicker?
Green Woodpecker weighs around 180-220 g, while Northern Flicker weighs around 110-160 g.
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