WOODPECKERS

Woodpeckers
  • Name: Woodpeckers
  • Category: Bird
  • Habitat: N/A
  • Diet: N/A
  • Reproduction: N/A

About Woodpeckers

As insectivores, woodpeckers play an important role by stopping the spread of pests. Their nest holes are used by other species. Most woodpeckers stay during the winter. Woodpeckers drum to attract mates, claim territory, and for communication. They have a thick skull to spread out the shock of the force. Feathers in their nostrils prevent sawdust from getting in. The tongue is sticky, with a barbed end. They have four clawed toes with two pointing forward, and two pointed backwards. There are 9 species of woodpeckers in Ontario.

WOODPECKERS Species

  • American Three-toed Woodpecker

    American Three-toed Woodpecker

  • Black-backed Woodpecker

    Black-backed Woodpecker

  • Downy Woodpeckers

    Downy Woodpeckers

  • Hairy Woodpecker

    Hairy Woodpecker

  • Northern Flicker

    Northern Flicker

  • Pileated Woodpecker

    Pileated Woodpecker

Location

  • Name: Royal Botanical Gardens

    Address: 680 Plains Rd W, Hamilton ON

  • Name: Lake Superior Provincial Park

    Address: Hwy 17, Wawa ON