PlCIDAE 



WOODPECKERS 



The Woodpeckers are usually seen climbing about 

 the trunks and branches of trees searching for their 

 insect food. Their tails are rigid and pointed at 

 the tip, making a support for the body while 

 they hammer the bark with their chisel-like bills. 

 They dig out holes in trees for their nests. Their 

 notes are loud and shrill. Their flight is undulat- 

 ing. 



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