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Choose a Page:Which bird sleeps in the air?How do penguins keep their eggs warm?How can owls hunt in the dark?Why do parrots 'talk'?How do hummingbirds eat?Why do birds have colourful feathers?Which bird has the widest wingspan?Why are birds' beaks different?Which bird is the pirate of the air?Why do vultures have bald heads?What is a cockatoo?*How does a woodpecker find its food?*How many feathers does a bird have?How did the secretary bird get its... How does a woodpecker find its food? Woodpeckers have large, chisel-like bills and a strong skull. When they tap the trunk of a tree, they can tell if an insect grub is living inside by the sound the tapping makes. When they find a likely spot, they smash open the wood with heavy blows of their bill. They can then take the insect to eat.   Previous: Back Book: Best Ever Q&A Section: Nature Chapter: Birds