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Why do woodpeckers peck on wood?

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Why do woodpeckers peck on wood?

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They do this because they are looking for food. Termites and other wood dwelling creatures for example are a good source of protein for them. Woodpeckers also raise their young in trees by pecking away a large hole in a tree! Woodpeckers also drum on trees to communicate territoriality.

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