2. What do woodpeckers eat?

Name A. leaves
B. wood
C. nuts
D. insects
Woodpeckers
By Brandi Waters 3. A woodpecker must hold onto the tree tightly with its ______
when it is pecking a hole.
A. strong beak
Have you ever heard the hammering noise that B. strong feet and sharp claws
a woodpecker makes? Woodpeckers use their C. long, sticky tongue
strong beaks to peck holes into trees. This D. all of the above
makes a loud hammering noise. Woodpeckers
do this because they eat insects that live inside 4. Explain how the woodpecker gets insects out from the inside
trees. Woodpeckers can tap on a tree and hear of trees.
where there are insects inside. When a
woodpecker finds a good spot, he will hold on
tightly to the tree. Strong feet and sharp claws
help the woodpecker grab the tree. Next, he
begins to make a hole in the tree. A
woodpecker's beak acts as a chisel to remove
the tree's bark. A long, sticky tongue helps him
catch insects inside the tree. Woodpeckers have to work hard for their
food!
5. A woodpecker's ______ acts like a chisel to remove bark from
trees.
Woodpeckers A. sharp claws
B. head
Questions C. strong beak
D. all of the above
1. The hammering noise that woodpeckers make is caused by
______.
Woodpeckers are usually seen in forests. Sometimes people see them
around their houses. What might it mean if you saw woodpeckers
pecking on your house? Explain. What should you do about that?
 Woodpeckers can make a lot of noise. Write a funny story about
Name someone who can't get rid of a noisy woodpecker.