Woodpeckers around the world

Enjoy our slideshow of 29 species of woodpeckers from across the globe. There are about 240 species worldwide, ranging from the High Arctic to the southernmost reaches of every continent except Antarctica and on numerous islands…but skipping Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea altogether. We explore their variety and many of their interesting characteristics in this slideshow. Happy virtual travels!

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