The woodpecker is a common resident bird in the forest. It is also called a tree doctor because it can eliminate pests under the bark of trees, such as beetle larvae, gigantic beetles, hyaline moths, stink bugs and other pests. Woodpeckers are mainly distributed in Norway, Germany, Russia, Japan, the Alps, the Balkan Peninsula, Southeast Asia and other places. In my country, green woodpeckers and spotted woodpeckers are more common. Let’s take a look at what is the function of the woodpecker’s tail? What are the common species in my country?

1. What is the function of the woodpecker’s tail?

The tail of the woodpecker is very hard and hard. Powerful. Because when the woodpecker catches insects on the tree trunk to eat, it will support the entire body. In addition, it also plays a supporting role when woodpeckers climb tree trunks. In addition, the woodpecker's tail can maintain the balance of the body, control the flight speed, control the steering of the body, and control the acceleration and deceleration of flight. So, don't just pay attention to the sharp and big mouth of the woodpecker, its tail also has a strong effect.

2. What are the common species of woodpeckers in my country?

1. Green Woodpecker

The green woodpecker is one of the more common species, and its appearance is male and female. The difference is that the male bird has red spots on its head, while the female bird does not.

Green woodpeckers are distributed throughout our country. They like to inhabit mountains and forests in summer, and in winter they go to the jungles of plains and mountains, wandering around with food.

2. Spotted Woodpecker

The Spotted Woodpecker is a variegated woodpecker with a black back, white shoulders, red undertail coverts and white wing spots. The spotted woodpecker is distributed in every country in my country except Taiwan and Tibet. It is a beneficial bird commonly found in gardens, villages, bushes and forests in mountains and plains.

The spotted woodpecker also has shortcomings. When it pecks at insects, it punches many holes in the trunk, making it easy for germs and pests to breed here; at the same time, it also eats some crops, forest fruits and Seeds, etc., especially in winter, are also quite harmful.

3. Red-breasted Woodpecker

The Red-breasted Woodpecker is a small woodpecker. The back of its head is black and the rest is olive green. It is very beautiful and looks like a parrot. color.

The Red-breasted Woodpecker is mainly distributed in plain areas at the foot of mountains, low mountains and farmland areas. In addition to eating insects and insect larvae, it also eats plant seeds and fruits.

The Red-breasted Woodpecker likes to live alone, and its breeding period is from March to May. It has been included in the 2012 Red List of Endangered Species ver3.1 of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Least Concern (LC) ).

4. Yellow-billed Chestnut Woodpecker

The Yellow-billed Chestnut Woodpecker is commonly found in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan and other regions in my country. Its appearance is russet. There are red patches on the sides of the neck.

5. Red-bellied Woodpecker

The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized bird with a black female bird and a red crown on the male bird. There is only one subspecies in my country and the number is very rare. , is a beneficial bird that is helpful to humans.