male woodpeckers

Why Is It Called A Hairy Woodpecker?

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Why Is It Called A Hairy Woodpecker? The Hairy Woodpecker gets its name from the long, thread-like white feathers that run down the middle of its black back. This species looks very much like the Downy Woodpecker, but has a heftier bill. What’s the difference between a Hairy Woodpecker and a downy woodpecker? The hairy

Do Woodpeckers Have Nests?

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Do Woodpeckers Have Nests? Do woodpeckers have nests? Woodpeckers are primary cavity nesters, which means that they create nest and roost sites for themselves and many other species. Secondary cavity-nesting birds, such as bluebirds, Wood Ducks, and swallows, cannot excavate their own cavities. What kind of nest does a woodpecker have? Woodpecker nests are in