University of Minnesota researcher: “The ultimate goal here is to try to inform management efforts that are aimed at restoring oak savanna habitats that appear to be really, really rare in the state." ...

Lately, my home in the country has been all a whirl with the sights and sounds of one of my favorite birds. Few birds can rival the striking beauty of the red-headed woodpecker. With a brilliant ...

Red-headed woodpeckers and their oak savanna habitats are in serious decline. Red-headed woodpeckers and the oak savanna habitat that supports them are in serious decline. To forage for insects and ...

The Red-Headed Woodpecker was once a very common bird in eastern North America. Learn about its history, habitat, and why conservation efforts are critical for this striking species. #RedHeadedWoodpec ...

The Thorobred Trail behind the William Exum Center where Kentucky State University's conservation staff have been conducting their work. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer) FRANKFORT — Leaves ...

Our region’s woodpeckers may be simultaneously praised for their biological control of grubs and other insect pests yet maligned for perceived or actual damage that they cause to trees and various man ...

Technician Paul Zeitz attaches an audio recorder to a tree while Kate Sibila notes the location details. Researchers are gathering recordings from hundreds of spots across Minnesota to learn more ...