Where do woodpeckers normally live?
A. Woodpeckers live in the trees of both small wooded areas and full-sized forests. The trees provide shelter for nesting, food as the birds dig out insects from the bark, and a mode of communication. Manmade structures work very well for woodpeckers, too. Homes, barns and businesses have spacious roofs, attics and walls that make great nesting sites. Likewise, utility poles, fence posts and swing sets have attractive wood that make great noises. While some woodpeckers, such as the red-cockaded and ivory-billed, remain in remote areas, many species have adapted well to suburban or even urban living.
