Red Headed Woodpeckers These striking woodpeckers are fierce defenders of their territories: the Cherokee even used them as a symbol for their god of war. They like these smooth barkless trees, where they are excavating holes for nests. Please Share This Share this content Opens in a new window Twitter Opens in a new window Facebook Opens in a new window Pinterest Opens in a new window LinkedIn Opens in a new window Reddit You Might Also Like Eagles are readying for our 2022 Bald Eagle Nesting Season November 3, 2021 Wrens: Tiny Birds with Big Voices February 13, 2022 Snowy Egrets use their Feet to Eat October 9, 2020