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Amorous woodpecker terrorizes Massachusetts town

Gail P Sherman
Apr 27, 2025
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The pileated woodpecker is an impressive bird. It's the size of a crow, up to 19 inches long, with a powerful bill the length of its head. They usually hammer at rotten wood to get the insects inside, but their beaks can also be used as a weapon. They will use their bills to defend their territory from intruders, although the two in this video…

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