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 ...

The Red-Headed Woodpecker was once a very common bird in eastern North America. Learn about its history, habitat, and why conservation efforts are critical for this striking species.

Lately, my home in the country has been all a whirl with the sights and sounds of one of my favorite birds. Few birds can rival the striking beauty of the red-headed woodpecker. With a brilliant ...

Calgary birders and photographers have been flocking to the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in recent weeks, hoping to catch a glimpse and maybe a photo of the rare and endangered red-headed 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 ...

The red-headed woodpecker is one of our most identifiable woodpeckers. His distinctive red head and black and white feathers, including a white wing patch, sets him apart from other woodpeckers, even ...