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Woodpecker

WOODPECKER

FAST FACTS:

Species: Bird
Ability to Fly: Yes, but not during inclement weather
Life Span: Can die at birth or live longer but could also die at any time
Breeding: Yes
Temperament: CartoonishThe Woodpecker is widely known for its ability to peck wood. Indeed, deforestation has two culprits: Humans and Woodpeckers. Since the rise in fame of Woody the Woodpecker, many woodpeckers have pursued their own piece of the spotlight, many mistakenly taking the route of Reality TV, where they have swapped fame for personal dignity.

Wood peckers eat bugs.



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