Woodpeckers have a prominent, straight, chisel-like bill, well-suited for drilling into wood. This bill allows them to excavate nests and forage for insects in tree bark. Their feet have a zygodactyl …

Oct 1, 2024 · Readers share pictures of woodpeckers that show the beauty of these amazing birds. Look for these types of woodpeckers across North America.

Feb 18, 2025 · Lewis’s Woodpecker (Melanerpes lewis) is easily recognized by its dark glossy-green head and back, gray collar, red face, and pinkish belly. Unlike most woodpeckers, it has …

They measure 15.8 to 19.3 inches long with a wingspan of 26 to 29.5 inches. Let that sink in – these woodpeckers are huge. Their loud calls can resemble a laugh, and their drumming …

Coloration varies between species, but most woodpeckers have black-feathered bodies with white patches and a red crest atop their heads. Certain varieties, such as the Magellanic and the red …

Woodpecker bills are typically longer, sharper, and stronger than the bills of piculets and wrynecks, but their morphology is very similar. The bill's chisel-like tip is kept sharp by the …

Dec 27, 2024 · In this article we’ll take a look at pictures of each species, learn some interesting facts about them, and find out where and when you might spot one in Texas.

Sep 26, 2025 · The medium-size woodpecker has a brown back, white cheek patch, and heavily spotted underside, giving it an appearance unlike any other woodpecker on this list. Find them …

Jan 19, 2024 · Woodpeckers like to drum on trees, preferably dead trees, and metal boxes on communication poles, usually in spring when attracting mates. To the casual observer, the …

May 1, 2025 · From the massive Pileated Woodpecker to the small and agile Downy Woodpecker, the types of woodpeckers found across North America are as varied as the landscapes they …