Woodpeckers

The hairy and its smaller identical cousin the downy, are birds that have adapted to life in mixed hardwood and evergreen forests. Often comes to bird feeders, where they are fond of suet and sunflower seeds.

Well, woodpeckers peck trees, which i guess could categorize under wood. Hope I helped!

They don't eat wood, they eat insects, you may want to check your siding for wood boring insects

Woodpeckers peck on houses for several reasons. They are looking for a mate, so they peck loudly to attract a mate and maintain their territory. They could be pecking on the side of a home looking for insects, this is why it is important to have a pest control program in place. They will also peck holes in your home to build their homes and store their acorns or food. The best way to get rid of them is to either block them by hanging plastic bird netting about 4 inches out from the side of a home, attaching it to the eave. You can also use bright shiny things like flashtape and scare balloons to frighten them away.

Unfortunately the Ivory Bill Woodpecker may not only be endangered but extinct. Because, although a credible sighting was reported in april 2005 there have been no sightings since despite intensive searches. The reason for the Ivory Bill's decline is not known but loss of habitat is suspected by most experts.

Did not help me. The Woodpecker went right thru the Hardi plank so it can pester me from the inside.

Must hurt it's pecker tho

They peck holes in wood then use a very long tongue to get insects out from inside.

I just saw this today. A smaller hawk (one of the babies in the hood), was eating one of my woodpeckers (the family that lives in the tree by my deck). I did not think that hawks eat birds, especially with all the rabbits and squirrels around this area; but I definitely saw it, and watched it for some time (picking out the feathers and then to the good stuff). The woodpecker was a full size one, not one of the babies. The woodpeckers are the black and white ones, and some have the red crest on their heads!

Eagles and hawks have been known to go after woodpeckers, even though woodpeckers are extremely fast. They can also fall prey to coyotes and wolves if they are near the ground.

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At least 80% of all herniated discs occur in people between the ages of 30 and 50.

In Georgia, it is illegal to shoot woodpeckers, as they are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This federal law prohibits the killing, capturing, or possessing of migratory birds without a permit. Additionally, some woodpecker species may be protected under state regulations. If you're having issues with woodpeckers, it's best to consult wildlife management for humane solutions.

The downy is not an endangered species, a very common bird, in fact. The ivory billed and red cockaded woodpeckers are. The ivory billed may even be gone now, although it is generally believed a few may survive in a few locations in Arkansas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina.

A woodpecker without a beak is humorously referred to as a "head banger" because, without its primary tool for pecking, it would resort to using its head to tap on trees or surfaces in search of food or to communicate. This term playfully highlights the bird's characteristic behavior of drumming on wood, which is essential for its feeding and nesting habits. The name also evokes a sense of irony, as the woodpecker's beak is designed to withstand the impact of pecking, while a head would not be as well-equipped for this task.

Predatory birds such as eagles or hawks are known to eat downy woodpeckers.

Southern pine forests, particulary long leaf pine stands.

No, woodpeckers do not have spiracles. Spiracles are small openings typically found in the exoskeletons of insects and some other arthropods, used for respiration. Woodpeckers, being birds, have a different respiratory system that relies on lungs and air sacs, rather than spiracles for breathing.

As of now, most woodpecker species are not extinct, but some are considered endangered or threatened. For example, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker is believed to be extinct, while others, like the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, face habitat loss and are listed as endangered. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their habitats and populations. It's important to monitor local species for their conservation status, as it may vary by region.

Yes, many species are common there, including; the downy, hairy, red bellied, flicker, even an occasional red headed woodpecker.

They glean insects from trees, and eat small fruits, and visit suburban bird feeders for suet and seed.

This extremely rare bird is not found in captivity. Only a small population, if any, still exist in the wild.