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Why do Woodpeckers Make Holes in Trees?
28 Jul 2019

Why do Woodpeckers Make Holes in Trees?

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Feeding strategy | 0

“While in Hokkaido we saw a number of trees that has holes drilled into them. Here I am not talking about the excavation that is done for nesting purposes but for foraging. Many woodpeckers eat insects, especially larvae, found under … Continued

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White-backed Woodpecker – Hokkaidō
7 Jul 2019

White-backed Woodpecker – Hokkaidō

by Wee- YC- | posted in: Species | 0

“We saw the White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos subcirris) a few times but less often than the Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major japonicas) LINK. They are very similar as first glance. White-backed Woodpeckers in Hokkaido have more white in the plumage … Continued

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