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Quiz: Are you a red-headed woodpecker whiz?

12/22/2024
A red-headed woodpecker on a tree trunk with its head turned away.
(Photo via Shutterstock)

The red-headed woodpecker is easy to spot with its bright red head, but how much do you really know about these sometimes noisy birds?

Test your knowledge on this quiz to find out.

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