The Woodpeckers are a wide-ranging Family of birds characterised by their sturdy bills. These are used for hammering on tree trunks, drilling or pulling off bark to expose the various crevices in which tasty grubs can be located. His brain is small, and positioned such that the repeated impact does not cause a concussion. The Woodpecker has a long, sticky tongue, covered in bristles, which he wraps around the edible morsels. Nests are constructed in cavities, generally in trees, although some species nest in cacti. Demand is always high among cavity-nesting birds, and competition can be fierce. Partnerships are generally monogamous.
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