When woodpeckers keep hitting the hard tree trunk throughout the day, don’t they get a headache, concussions or brain injuries? For the fact, they hit trees 10000-12000 times a day, if you talk about males. If a human hits their head on a trunk once, they will end up with a huge bump on their … Read more
It can be very frustrating to hear the regular hitting sound on the wood, but woodpeckers keep doing it for hours and still don’t get tired. Why and how can they do it? There must be some unique characteristics that distinguish them from the rest of the birds. So what are they? What makes woodpeckers … Read more
Most birdwatchers can give a straightforward answer to any bird’s diet. But a woodpecker’s diet most often draws different answers from different bird lovers. A common confusion is, ‘Are woodpeckers omnivores?’ Let’s find out! Are Woodpeckers Omnivores, Herbivores, or Carnivores? Woodpeckers are omnivorous birds that feed on both plants and other animals. The diet … Read more
On many occasions, while sitting outside in my garden, I have heard the incessant tap-tap-tap noise of a woodpecker carving its home. These birds are relentless in their duties and it’s great fun to watch them at work. I often saw these woodpeckers pecking the trees but I never saw them hunting. This made me … Read more
Woodpeckers are beautiful, colorful birds known for pecking the woods of the trees, and they have pointed beaks. There are some differences depending on the species because there are 200 species of woodpeckers. They live in every part of the world except Australia, New Guinea, New Zealand, and extreme northern regions. Why do woodpeckers peck … Read more
Woodpeckers live in all regions of the world except in the extreme polar regions – Australia, New Zealand, south and north pole. In Total, 236 species of woodpeckers exist in the world, and about 20 of these amazing avian species are on the verge of extinction. Woodpeckers have short legs with zygodactyl feet to get … Read more
Woodpeckers belong to the family Picidae, and they are found in most parts of the world apart from northern regions. They have a peculiar lifestyle that sets them apart from most other birds. Where do woodpeckers live and sleep? Woodpecker’s habitat is mostly around forest-covered woodland. They usually live on tree cavities that they make with … Read more
