The Woodpecker is a fascinating bird species known for its strong beak and remarkable ability to peck into tree bark in search of insects. With its striking red markings and sharp eyes, this bird is ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- I heard a woodpecker rapping its little head off on a nearby tree this morning when I let my dog out. The sound, which ornithologists call "drumming," was unmistakable and loud.

On a cold, mid-March morning, I heard a sign of spring echo across the frigid suburban landscape: a lone woodpecker drumming on a tree. The rapid succession of persistent, rhythmic tapping continued ...

How does a small black and white bird, weighing only about an ounce, drive some homeowners around the bend? The culprit — the downy woodpecker — problematically lives up to its name: These diminutive ...