A brash, noisy woodpecker with zebra stripes down its back has found an unusual place to call home. The Gila woodpecker has ...

From their tree-climbing abilities to extraordinary hearing, there are plenty of interesting facts to learn about the ...

Few sights feel as wild and lively as the rapid tap-tap-tap of a woodpecker at work on a tree trunk. For garden lovers who enjoy bird-watching from a patio or a window, these birds offer color, sound, ...

Woodpeckers bring both beauty and challenges to our backyards. While they play a vital role in ecosystems, they can also ...

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During election season, everyone can relate to woodpeckers: We all feel like banging our heads against the wall. The birds handle it better, though, so Weird Animal Question of the Week was pleased to ...

The ivory-billed woodpecker hasn't been seen for decades. The government is ready to declare it extinct—but at what cost? Reading time 15 minutes At the end of September, an ornithological bombshell ...

This northern flicker did not want to see this when it returned to its nest. The bird lands on a tree trunk right next to the hollow where it has nested and finds a head poking out! This head does ...