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The Hairy Woodpecker is a black-and-white bird that loves to peck on trees! It has a long tongue to catch bugs hiding in the bark. You can often hear its loud tapping in the forest.
Key details
- Length
- 18-26 cm
- Wingspan
- 33-41 cm
- Weight
- 0.04-0.095 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-15 years
- Top Speed
- 50 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 3-6
- Incubation
- 11-14 days
Traits
FeatheredSocialArborealInsectivorousTool UseForestLongevousDiurnal
What this page adds
The Hairy Woodpecker is a medium-sized bird, predominantly black and white. It has a prominent white stripe down its back and a white face with two black stripes. Males feature a small red patch on the back of their head, distinguishing them from the plain-headed females.
Hairy Woodpeckers often nest in dead trees, which they expertly carve into cozy homes!
Their drumming isn't just for finding food; it's also how they communicate with other woodpeckers!
These smart birds sometimes follow pileated woodpeckers to find fresh holes with insects!
