Check out more woodpecker species birders should know. Males and females can be told apart by a red marking on the back of the male’s head. Downy woodpeckers form pairs very early in the season.

DEVIN MOCK: So there’s a group of these giant woodpeckers, and at first, it - no big deal. They just cruised around. They’re ...

KELLY: One bird expert believes that one single woodpecker is responsible for attacking people’s mirrors and car windows on one street alone. The why all comes down to science. JOHN HERBERT: So this ...

This male downy woodpecker was found recently in Ely Township by photographer Victoria Frailing of Ishpeming. The Mining Journal is accepting original local photo submissions from area residents who ...

While fun for bird watchers, woodpeckers can quickly become a nuisance when their beak’s target is the side of your home. They drill into siding for various reasons, including feeding ...