All the more than 250 species of woodpeckers have tongues that stick out three times longer than their beak. The tongue reaches from their right nostril, around the outside of their skull, and into their mouths. At the end of the tongue are hard, saliva coated bristles and barbs that aid in grabbing the prey. …
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The Woodpecker’s Head
If you walk through any kind of woods, you might hear a rapid tapping sound nearby. This is most likely the woodpecker, looking for a bite to eat, or making itself a new home. Meet The Woodpecker Most woodpeckers have four toes, two face forward and two face backward. These, along with their short legs …