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West Indian Woodpeckers can be found only in Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas. They stand 10 inches tall and are the largest woodpeckers within the Bahamas.
Crimson-crested Woodpeckers may remind you of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, but they’re a different species. Although they both have red on their heads and markings of black and white on their bodies, they differ slightly.
Gilded Flickers can be found in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern US. They are members of the Picidae family and are one of the larger members of that group.
Red-breasted Sapsuckers live in the western regions of the United States and Canada. They stand about 8 inches tall and have a wingspan up to 16 inches long.
Ladder-backed woodpeckers stand about 7 inches tall and can be found throughout the southwestern regions of the U. S.
Servals are cats that live in over 30 countries in Africa. They weigh around 33 pounds and tend to be around 30-40 inches long.
Gila woodpeckers are about 8-10 inches tall and weigh 3. 5 ounces.
Communication is imperative for animals. It helps them establish their territories, find a mate, and work together.
They stand 8-10 inches tall and weigh about 3 ounces. They have a wingspan of 16 inches.
Have you ever seen a Spotted Skunk? Now’s your chance with this fun video from Alan Lacy! This video shows the process of re-releasing a Spotted Skunk into the wild after it spent time in a wildlife rehab facility.
The Northern Flicker is a woodpecker species that is unique from other woodpecker species. This is because it will forage on the ground for food instead of just getting it from pecking into trees.
Black-backed woodpeckers are found in boreal and coniferous forests that experience forest fires. One of their largest sources of prey is the wood-boring beetle, which is attracted to conifers post-fire.
