Woodpeckers

Identification

• Various sizes and colorations depending on the species involved, most are predominantly black and white with accents of red and yellow

• Thick, sturdy bill

• Well known for the sound associated with them drilling into trees for food

Environment

• Found pretty much world wide

• Prefer wooded habitats

Threats

• Feed on insects and grubs found in trees and wooden structures, such as carpenter bee larvae

• Some species will bore holes in rings around trees that are unsightly

• Noise from their feeding habits can be highly irritating

Treatment

• Place metal flashing around structures where woodpeckers have been seen; the light and noise should discourage them from the area

• If possible, limit food resources such as carpenter bee larvae