GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A red-headed woodpecker named Willie Wood was once the cartoon mascot of WOOD TV8. Now, the bird species is vulnerable in the state of Michigan. "Red-headed woodpeckers ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Birdwatchers are flocking to North Park, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare red-headed woodpecker. "It's kind of funny, most people call all woodpeckers red-headed woodpeckers, ...

The ultimate specialists, woodpeckers have some of the most unique behaviors and unusual adaptations in the bird world.

With its striking red, black and white plumage, the red-headed woodpecker is easy to identify. However, it is the rarest of all Pennsylvania woodpeckers. More numerous Keystone State woodpecker ...

This immature red-headed woodpecker turned up in Maine against the odds, lacking its namesake red head but unmistakable in its bold black-and-white plumage. Credit: Lana Phillips I never thought I’d ...

Technician Paul Zeitz attaches an audio recorder to a tree while Kate Sibila notes the location details. Researchers are gathering recordings from hundreds of spots across Minnesota to learn more ...

University of Minnesota researcher: “The ultimate goal here is to try to inform management efforts that are aimed at restoring oak savanna habitats that appear to be really, really rare in the state." ...