Woodpeckers

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A woodpecker adapts to its environment most notably in the diet consumed. Even though there are favored items to eat, there are many that will satisfy nutritional requirements based on availability.

Deforestation causing loss of habitat was the main reason for the near extinction of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Recently it has been proven that it is still with us, however, having been found in Arkansas, Florida, and perhaps Louisiana and the Carolina coastal swamps.

They have a lot of different calls, see the related link for all of the different sounds a red bellied woodpecker makes.

You can eat wood, but I think the more appropriate question is

"Should I eat wood?"

The answer to that question is no, you should not eat wood!

Usually bigger birds such as hawks , snakes, and domestic cats.

Well, it depends what type of woodpecker it is. For example, the Philippine Woodpecker's scientific name is the Pendrocopos Maculatus

it depends on the area it is found. northern woodlouse Spiders are coldblooded (or else they cant survive the harsh cold). southern woodlouse spiders are warmblooded because its a good temperature range there

by pecking holes in objects such as trees,cactus,etc

Much land is being protected in the southern pine forests where these birds live. The bird is protected by law, and conservation efforts are working to bring this species back to acceptable numbers.

A lot of things will have had to have gone extinct before something like the redheaded woodpecker will disappear.

Yes it is called animal abuse! Leave the poor woodpecker alone.

They have been observed using nest holes to roost in at night, emerging just after dawn.

On the chance that the Ivory-billed Woodpecker still exists, people can do a few things to help.

First of all, if you see one or think you see one, get a picture of it. If that's not possible, make a very, very detailed description of it, without looking at any pictures or guides. Report it to Cornell Lab of Ornithology, which spearheaded the search for the species. They are still looking for a substantiated report of one, as undeniable proof that there is still a living bird of this species. Without this, protection for the species is limited.

Second, look into any old-growth forests in the South where the Ivory-bill once lived. Help to preserve any remaining tracks of pristine or nearly-pristine mature swampland. Without the habitat it requires, there is no chance for it to survive.

Finally, spread the word. Due to the fact that there is a very low chance of finding what few birds may still be alive, and partially due to the fact that very little of the original funding remains, active searching by the official ornithological community has stopped, although individual ornithologists and bird enthusiasts still continue to look for it. If the story of the Ivory-bill fades into obscurity, then we may lose the chance to save it forever.

As another note, even if this magnificent bird is gone from the world forever, its story can be used to symbolize the danger species are in within the United States. Too often, endangered species are "over there" - the panda, the elephant, the jaguar. The Ivory-bill was in our own backyard, and we still managed to turn a blind eye as it vanished.

Many areas in the south are protecting old growth forests, which is good for what few ivory billed woodpeckers may exist. Also, the jaguar is not considered endangered, but near threatened.

If they are insect eating woodpeckers then they aren't harmful. Also, if they eat dead wood they aren't. BUT, if they eat fresh tree wood, then they are absolutely harmful. Also, do not harm these birds! (:

Yes, that is why their called "wood peckers"

There are 210 species of woodpeckers, worldwide. In North America, the red headed woodpecker is listed as near threatened, the red cockaded is endangered, the ivory billed is critically endangered.

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The woodpecker's strong, pointed beak acts as both a chisel and a crowbar to remove bark and find hiding insects. It has a very long tongue, up to four inches in some species - with a glue-like substance on the tip for catching insects. While most birds have one toe pointing back and three pointing forward on each foot, woodpeckers have two sharply clawed toes pointing in each direction to help them grasp the sides of trees and balance while they hammer. Many woodpecker species also have stiffened tail feathers, which they press against a tree surface to help support their weight.

Source: http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/woodpeckers.php

There are many species of woodpeckers, ranging in size from the downy, 6-7 inches long, to the ivory billed, imperial, and great woodpeckers, all over 20 inches in length.

There are many different types of woodpeckers with various sizes ranging from the smallest Downy Woodpecker to the Pileated Woodpecker.

· Downy Woodpecker - 15-17 cm

· Ladder-backed Woodpecker - 16-18 cm

· Hairy Woodpecker - 17-22 cm

· Red-headed woodpecker - 17-22 cm

· Golden-fronted Woodpecker - 20-25 cm

· Acorn Woodpecker - 23 cm

· Northern Flicker - 27-30 cm

· Pileated Woodpecker - 40-50 cm

The Pileated Woodpecker is still common in North America. Its relative, the Ivory Billed Woodpecker, is very rare and may be extinct.

In most areas of habitat, the Downy Woodpecker is a year-round resident, but at northern extreme of range, the Downy Woodpecker may move south for the winter.

Imperial woodpeckers are believed to be extinct. There have been no confirmed sightings in over 50 years, and their original habitat has been nearly totally destroyed. They were native to Mexico.

Although assumed extinct, there were credible reports in the 1990's, and also in 2005. The closely related ivory billed woodpecker was assumed extinct for 60 years til good evidence was taken in 2004-2007 from Florida, Louisiana, and especially Arkansas, where a bird was videotaped.

yes it does it is comonley found in warm areas

They make holes so they can store their food during the migration time and come back and be able to have food without "hunting" for food. Also so after the migration time they can come back and continue or if they made a big enough hole before the migration they can have a home and will not have to "search" for a empty hole in a tree to live in.