Woodpecker
Houses
Downy Woodpecker
The smallest of the woodpecker
family, downy woodpeckers are black and white all over with the exception of a red patch
on the back of the male's neck. They are also the most prominent participants
in the noisy activity of drumming their bills. This is used as a substitute
for singing. It is used to signify territory, chase intruders, and in courtship.
A slow tapping is used by a mating pair for keeping in touch with each other.
The downy woodpecker's food consists of woodboring insects, grubs, ants, beetles, berries,
nuts and seeds.
This house is handmade with weather and insect resistant western red cedar.
Almost all of the screws are stainless steel. These are used for their durable
and rust-free nature. The one exception is a specially coated screw located
at the bottom center of the front. This piece is used for ease in removal
to clean and mount the birdhouse. Other features incorporated into this box
are: vents, for good air circulation; a drain hole, in case water gets inside;
and a rough "ladder" for the fledglings to use to climb out.
Downy
Woodpecker House...............$35.00Plus $5.00
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This particular house is built
to accommodate redheaded or redbellied woodpeckers. Redheaded woodpeckers
are often aggressive toward other speicies and are opportunists in their feeding
habits. They spend most of their time flycatching from exposed perches. Their
diet varies from insects, worms, mice, nuts, berries, and corn. Some even
find food in tree bark. In the winter they frequent bird feeders. Despite
their bold character, these birds have been declining. Heavy competition from
starlings and other cavity nesters, in combination with the removal of dead
or dying trees, has reduced this woodpecker's population.
The redbellied woodpecker spends most of its time hammering on tree trunks, either in search
of wood boring insects or to communicate with others. Its nostrils are covered
by a mask of fine bristly feathers in order to keep it from breathing wood
dust. Other attributes are a strong neck, thick skull, and a cushioning space
between the brain and skull. This protects the bird from any brain damage
that would occur from all the hammering it does in search of food. Its most
spectacular feature is a long cylindrical tounge, hard enough to spear insects.
Its gluey saliva is great for lapping up ants.
This house is handmade with weather and insect resistant western red cedar.
Almost all of the screws are stainless steel. These are used for their durable
and rust-free nature. The one exception is a specially coated screw located
at the bottom center of the front. This piece is used for ease in removal
to clean and mount the birdhouse. Other features incorporated into this box
are: vents, for good air circulation; a drain hole, in case water gets inside;
and a rough "ladder" for the fledglings to use to climb out.
Red
Headed or Red Bellied Woodpecker House
$40.00 Plus $10.00 Shipping
Specify Iron Ore Or Shiny Blue On Order
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