Few sights feel as wild and lively as the rapid tap-tap-tap of a woodpecker at work on a tree trunk. For garden lovers who ...

Technician Paul Zeitz attaches an audio recorder to a tree while Kate Sibila notes the location details. Researchers are gathering recordings from hundreds of spots across Minnesota to learn more ...

Red-headed woodpeckers and their oak savanna habitats are in serious decline. Red-headed woodpeckers and the oak savanna habitat that supports them are in serious decline. To forage for insects and ...

Lately, my home in the country has been all a whirl with the sights and sounds of one of my favorite birds. Few birds can rival the striking beauty of the red-headed woodpecker. With a brilliant ...

The Red-Headed Woodpecker was once a very common bird in eastern North America. Learn about its history, habitat, and why conservation efforts are critical for this striking species. #RedHeadedWoodpec ...

“Woodpecker,” we think, when we see a black and white bird at our feeder or on a tree trunk, lumping members of a diverse family together. But which one is it? Woodpeckers deserve a second look, ...

University of Minnesota researcher: “The ultimate goal here is to try to inform management efforts that are aimed at restoring oak savanna habitats that appear to be really, really rare in the state." ...