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They can peck out dead wood easily, live wood is more trouble than it's worth, they eat insects that infest sick trees so its natural they would live close by
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Why do woodpeckers live in dead trees?
They are the only trees with wood soft enough for them to peck it out
Can woodpeckers live in maple trees?
if it has some dead branches yes, live wood is too difficult to peck into.
What kinds of trees do woodpeckers peck?
Woodpeckers live mostly in cavities in trees, but some have adapted to living in cacti in the Southwest US.
Where are woodpeckers habitat?
Woodpeckers live where there are trees so in forests and woods and stuff. Sometimes you can even see them in your backyard!
Do woodpeckers live in forest trees?
woodpeckers do live in forest trees. they actually live in many places. not deserts. published by Dr. Hillian
Where do woodpeckers live in the forest?
high up in the trees
Do woodpeckers live in trees or nest?
Yes woodpeckers do live in the tropical rainforest. They are brown, black, white, and red. They peck through the trees in order to find worms or other bugs to eat. There are over 180 species of woodpecker in the world.
Why does a woodpecker live in a tree?
Many insects live in trees and woodpeckers eat insects.
Do woodpeckers peck on live trees?
Yes =3 hope I helped!
Do baby woodpeckers live in trees?
Yes, in cavities made by their parents.
Does a woodpecker live in the amazon rainforest?
Yes, woodpeckers do live in the forest trees
Which bird uses its beak to bore holes in tree for nesting?
Woodpeckers nest in holes that they hollow out in dead trees.
