Wood Peckers
Introduction
Wood peckers are specially designed to peck through the bark of trees to hunt insects. They will also nest in hollowed out trees, poles, and other similar places.
Types of Woodpeckers
Sapsuckers
These interesting creatures are part of the wood pecker family, but instead of hunting for bugs, they hunt for sap.
Reliant Species
Other Bird Species
Various species of bird will adopt abandoned woodpecker holes to nest in.
Hummingbirds
As sapsuckers head north along their migratory routes in the Americas, humming birds follow along behind and drink from the sapsucker holes when they can't find nectar.
Tools & Apps
Africa
Namibia
Atlasing in Namibia: Bird Information System "Citizen science projects recording biodiversity and cultural heritage in Namibia"
North America
USA
Minnesota
Woodpecker Cavity Cam " Researchers at the Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve, the University of Minnesota, and volunteers with the Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Project and Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis have collaborated to place trail cameras outside of red-headed woodpecker cavities at Cedar Creek. Now we need your help to go through the thousands of videos we've collected to document how and when different animals use these cavities, and how nest predators and competition may impact nesting red-headed woodpeckers."
Resources & Guides
How-To Guide
NestWatch: All About Birdhouses includes resources such as the interactive "Right Bird, Right House" tool, trouble shooting guides, and tips for installing cameras.
Roost Box for Songbirds (PDF)
Winter Roost Plans from the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PDF)