British great spotted woodpeckers the woodpecker is one that is...

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British great spotted woodpeckers the woodpecker is one that is known for being a builder. They are deemed the construction workers among the birds. They can hit a tree trunk about 100 times per minute and in a day, they can go up to 12,000 hits. Experts say that there are three possible reasons as to why woodpeckers can withstand constant hits to the head; they have powerful neck muscles, a flexible spine as well as a tongue that wraps around its skull. the woodpecker’s tail has sharp spikes that allow them to dig into the bark of a tree. While it uses its claws, its tail acts as a third leg to keep itself secured, similar to how we set up tripods.

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