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Woodpeckers and Creeping Birds

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Woodpeckers and creepers are set apart mostly by their posture; that is, the way they "walk" up trees instead of flying from branch to branch. Nearly all creepers are insectovores, though many will also eat protein-rich seeds and nuts, as well as suet.

Brown Creeper Nuthatch, White-breasted Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Pileated Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker

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