WOODPECKERSSSS!!!!!

WOODPECKERS are cute, little birds that live on EVERY continent EXCEPT Australia and Antarctica (its kind of cold there).

WOODPECKERS live in the woodlands.

WOODPECKERS eat:

• insects
• fruit
• acorns
• nuts

WOODPECKERS peck for 2 reasons:

1. To communicate to eachother
2. To uncover insects

WOODPECKERS live from 4 to 11 years.

WOODPECKERS have 2 very distinct characteristics:

1. Their toes point in all directions- allows them to hold onto the tree while pecking
2. They have an very long tongue- allows them to catch the insect in the tree

The most common WOODPECKER in North America is the DOWNY WOODPECKER!

The DOWNY WOODPECKER is...

• white
• with checkered black and white wings
• red patch on the back of the head

WORK CITED:

Defenders of Wildlife
www.defenders .org/wildlife_and_habitat/ wildlife? woodpeckers.php

All About Birds
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Downy_Woodpecker/id

QUESTIONSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!

What do woodpeckers eat?