Woodpeckers

Acorn Woodpecker
The acorn woodpecker loves acorns so much it is named for them, but there is more to this bird than its nutty diet. Learn about granary trees, woodpecker clans and more.

Downy Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the downy woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting these woodpeckers to your backyard.

Great Spotted Woodpecker
A bold and distinct bird, the great spotted woodpecker is the most widespread woodpecker in Europe and Asia, but one of the rarest to be seen in North America as an accidental vagrant. Learn what to look for!

Hairy Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the hairy woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting hairy woodpeckers to your backyard.

Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the ivory-billed woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes information on what likely caused the bird's extinction.

Northern Flicker
One of the most common North American woodpeckers, the northern flicker can be confusing for birders who aren't familiar with its unusual behavior and calls.

Pileated Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the pileated woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting pileated woodpeckers to your backyard.

Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the red-bellied woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting red-bellied woodpeckers to your backyard.

Red-Headed Woodpecker
A distinctly colored bird, the red-headed woodpecker is aptly named. Learn more about this bird's behavior, diet, reproduction and how you can attract red-headed woodpeckers to your yard.

White-Headed Woodpecker
Detailed bird profile of the white-headed woodpecker: appearance, foods, habitat, behavior and reproduction. Includes tips for attracting white-headed woodpeckers to your backyard.