Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre - Wye don't Woodpeckers get concussions? 🐦❓ 🧠 Woodpeckers are named and known for the time that they spend banging against trees in search of grubs to eat.
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia - Here's a tongue twister for you: woodpeckers wrap their tongues around their brain! Why? Well it's easier than wearing a helmet. Woodpeckers use their tongues
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