Do woodpeckers get headaches from pecking?

Woodpeckers do not get headaches from pecking because their skulls are specially adapted to withstand the impact. They have a thick layer of bone that protects their brains, and their brains are also smaller and more compact than those of other birds, which helps to reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, woodpeckers have a unique structure in their beaks called the hyoid apparatus, which acts as a shock absorber and helps to further reduce the impact of pecking.