Join us for a light-hearted, fact-filled tour of America’s woodpeckers, from the backyard-friendly Northern Flicker to the elusive American Three-toed. We sort out the differences between traditional woodpeckers, sapsuckers, and flickers, and explore the remarkable adaptations that let these birds drill, climb, and thrive across the continent.

Meet favorites like Downy, Pileated, Acorn, Lewis’s, and Golden-fronted Woodpeckers, with a thoughtful look at the legendary Ivory-billed. Guiding the journey is our new instructor—the Professor—who helps make sense of bills, tails, skulls, and all the quirky behavior that makes woodpeckers so unforgettable.

Whether you’re planning a Big Year or just curious about the bird at your feeder, this video is your friendly introduction to the world of woodpeckers. Which one is your favorite?