What does the Woodpecker (General) eat?
Varies by species (e.g., Picus viridis, Dendrocopos major)
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Diet overview
Insectivore, Omnivore (insects, larvae, sap, fruits, nuts, seeds)
How it forages
Forage primarily on tree trunks and branches, using their strong bills to excavate insects and larvae from beneath the bark. They also glean insects from surfaces, consume sap (sapsuckers), and eat fruits, nuts, and seeds, especially in winter. They use their long, barbed tongues to extract prey.
When it feeds
Diurnal, active during daylight hours.
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