PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How the Woodpecker Avoids a Headache
This diagram from Rainbird Publishing describes the specialized physical characteristics that allow woodpeckers to create some of the most secure nests in the bird world.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Downy Woodpecker
Get the facts about the Downy Woodpecker, eastern North America's most common woodpecker. Besides finding a detailed physical description of the smallest member of the woodpecker family, you'll also learn about some of this bird's unique...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Downy Woodpecker
What do you know about the downy woodpecker? Come and explore this educational resource featuring information on the diet, habitat, life cycle, behavior, characteristics and range of this land bird. You can also listen to this land...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pileated Woodpecker
The content of this site features photographs of the Pileated Woodpecker and audio content of his call. Students will have an opportunity to learn about this land bird's characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Bellied Woodpecker
Come and listen to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker's song and call through this resource. Students and teachers will find information on this species' ranging from habitat and life cycle to characteristics and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Headed Woodpecker
The red-headed woodpecker can be found in woodlands throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The content of this site includes information on the characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, behavior and diet of this...
Royal Canadian Geographical Society
Canadian Geographic: Animal Facts: Redheaded Woodpecker
Learn fast facts, the physiology, habitats, behaviors and range of the redheaded woodpecker.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Woodpeckers
This site gives an in-depth description of a woodpecker, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Glimpse of a Legendary Woodpecker
A bird that was thought to be extinct has recently been spotted in Arkansas. The ivory-billed woodpecker was thought to have been killed off due to loss of habitat. Researchers are now raising money to help save this rare bird.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Woodpecker
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Woodpecker. Discover more about its diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Woodpecker (Picidae)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the picidae, otherwise known as the woodpecker.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: American Three Toed Woodpecker
In addition to a great number of facts, this detailed site presents several photos and sounds of the American Three-toed Woodpecker.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Acorn Woodpecker
This detailed site delves into a number of topics about the Acorn Woodpecker. You will find cool facts, information about its range, habitat facts, diet preferences, and more. In addition, you can listen to sounds of this bird species.
Other
Bird Central: The Bird Groups
Bird are divided into 11 different distinct groups on this site by Rosso Unlimited. A brief description of each group is provided as well as specific species within groups. The standout feature here is the comprehensive supply of bird...
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Yellow Bellied Sapsucker
Briefly described are the characteristics and feeding habits of the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. This is of one of the few species of migratory woodpeckers. Two pictures provide a close up view.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Downy Woodpecker
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Downy Woodpeckers (Picoides pubescens), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Hairy Woodpecker
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Hairy Woodpeckers (Picoides villosus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Ivory Billed Woodpecker
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Ivory-billed Woodpeckers (Campephilus principalis), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global...
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Red Headed Woodpecker
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Red-headed Woodpeckers (Melanerpes erythrocephalus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global...
Kidport
Kidport: Beaks and Bills
Birds have a wide variety of beaks or bills. Some are designed for opening seeds, while others are designed for catching fish or even tearing flesh to eat a small animal. Discover the dynamic uses of beaks and bills.
Other
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum : Animal Fact Sheet: Gila Woodpecker
This fact sheet on Gila woodpeckers provides details on physical characteristics, range, habitat, conservation, diet, reproduction, and other extra-fun facts.