They are adept at climbing trees and pecking for larvae or ants from burrows within the wood. Two common birds that cause damage in this area are the Downy woodpecker and the Yellow-bellied sapsucker. Habitat - Woodpeckers are found on the edge of wooded areas. They can also be found on wooden fence posts, utility poles and buildings. Some feed on native berries, fruit, nuts and seeds.
Sapsuckers feed on tree sap as well as insects.
Behavior - Woodpeckers peck into trees in search of food or to create a nesting site. Drumming usually occurs in the spring on metal or wood resonant surfaces. It may occur a number of times during a single day, and last for days or months. Most woodpeckers live year-round in the same area. They are very persistent and not easily driven from their established territory.