- Woodpeckers have the strongest beaks of any bird, and they can peck up to 20 times per second.
- They have long, sticky tongues that they use to extract insects from trees.
- Woodpeckers are the only birds that can climb trees headfirst.
- They have special adaptations that help them withstand the force of their own pecking, including a thick skull and a shock-absorbing brain.
- Woodpeckers are territorial birds and will defend their territory aggressively against other woodpeckers.
- They are important members of the forest ecosystem, as they help to control insect populations and create nesting cavities for other birds.
- Woodpeckers have been known to damage wooden structures, such as houses and utility poles, with their pecking.
- There are over 200 species of woodpeckers around the world, and they can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
- Some woodpeckers, such as the acorn woodpecker, store food in caches for later consumption.
- Woodpeckers are popular subjects for birdwatching and photography, and they are often seen in parks and nature preserves.