Florida supports eight regularly occurring woodpecker species, ranging from the tiny downy woodpecker to the crow-sized pileated woodpecker. Most remain in the state throughout the … Read More
Woodpeckers eat far more than insects they pull from tree bark. Depending on the species and season, their diet can include ants, beetle larvae, nuts, … Read More
The great spotted woodpecker is a striking black, white, and red bird found across Europe and large parts of Asia. About the size of a … Read More
The Gila woodpecker is a noisy, adaptable desert bird best known for excavating nest cavities inside giant saguaro cacti. Its scientific name is Melanerpes uropygialis, … Read More
The northern flicker woodpecker is a large, colorful bird recognized by its spotted belly, black breast patch, and bright wing feathers. Unlike most woodpeckers, it … Read More
To get rid of woodpeckers, begin deterrence as soon as pecking starts and combine visual scare devices with physical barriers. You should also determine whether … Read More
The red-cockaded woodpecker is a rare black-and-white bird living in mature pine forests of the southeastern United States. Unlike most woodpeckers, it excavates nesting and … Read More
The acorn woodpecker is a colorful, highly social bird famous for storing thousands of acorns in specially drilled holes. Found mainly in oak woodlands of … Read More
The hairy woodpecker is a medium-sized North American woodpecker recognized by its black-and-white plumage, long pointed bill, and energetic climbing behavior. It closely resembles the … Read More
The ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) was one of the largest and most impressive woodpeckers of North America. Known for its massive ivory-colored bill, black-and-white plumage, … Read More
