From downy to pileated, several woodpecker species make Georgia their home in the winter. Learn why cold months are ideal for spotting these birds.

My friend and I had just stepped out of May’s Drive-In late one October morning when she pointed to a large black bird on the ...

Discover how woodpeckers use their bodies like hammers, combining muscle power and coordination to drill through wood.

Tiny but mighty: Downy woodpeckers drill into trees with a force 20 to 30 times their body weight. Brown University How do downy woodpeckers—North America’s smallest woodpeckers—manage to drill holes ...

LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - The day was merry and bright in Lenexa as the 2025 Capitol Christmas tree was in town before continuing its journey to Washington D.C. Dozens came out to 84 Lumber, the ...

A 100-foot Christmas tree destined for the U.S. Capitol for the holidays will make a stop at Gatton Park on Town Branch on Saturday. The tree travels across the country from its home in one of the ...

Woodpeckers have adopted the same breathing technique used by professional tennis players. Both exhale through the moment of impact. Research reveals these birds forcefully breathe out with every ...

Hundreds of Amarilloans did not miss the chance to stop by on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 9 at Arts in the Sunset to get a glimpse of the people’s Christmas tree, traveling through several states on its ...

Don't be fooled by that soft-looking down and pretty faces – woodpeckers are tough, tree-pounding beasts who simultaneous harden their whole bodies like a hammer and grunt as they drill away with ...

Woodpecker is a pet and one of four pets added to Grow a Garden in the Fall Update expansion, released on September 20, 2025. If you're hoping to add the Woodpecker to your collection, here's a ...

The woodpecker is known for its unique habit of pecking tree bark in search of insects and to create nesting cavities. With strong beaks and sharp claws, these birds play an important role in ...