Backyard Chirper

Woodpecker Mating and Nesting Habits

The mating and nesting behavior of woodpeckers ranges from compassionate to violent. Though there are a variety of woodpecker species, many of the members of this group share similar mating…

Physical Characteristics of Woodpeckers

The woodpecker is one of the world’s most iconic bird species. When it’s hammering away at a tree with its trademark bill, which is used not only to harvest food,…

Ivory Billed Woodpecker

 Few birds are as steeped in mysticism and controversy as the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. Ruled extinct in the 1940s, the existence of this woodpecker has been hotly debated as a number…