Red Bellied Woodpecker is a photograph by Beth Ferris Sale which was uploaded on September 28th, 2013.
Red Bellied Woodpecker
A Red-bellied Woodpecker can stick out its tongue nearly 2 inches past the end of its beak. The tip is barbed and the bird’s spit is sticky, making... more
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Red Bellied Woodpecker
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Beth Ferris Sale
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A Red-bellied Woodpecker can stick out its tongue nearly 2 inches past the end of its beak. The tip is barbed and the bird’s spit is sticky, making it easier to snatch prey from deep crevices. Males have longer, wider-tipped tongues than females, possibly allowing a breeding pair to forage in slightly different places on their territory and maximize their use of available food.
The oldest known Red-bellied Woodpecker was 12 years 1 month old.
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September 28th, 2013
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