Comprehension: The Amazing Woodpecker The woodpecker is an interesting and amazing bird. It has a strong pointed beak that acts as a hammer to remove bark from trees and helps to find insects to eat. It has a very long tongue, up to 4 inches long, that is sticky on the tip for catching insects. The life span of a woodpecker is 4 to 11 years. Some of the largest woodpeckers can be 50 cm long. There are around 180 species of woodpeckers. The largest surviving species is the great Slaty woodpecker. Their favourite food is insects, fruits, and nuts. These awesome birds live in forests and wooded areas with a lot of trees. The woodpecker can be found all over except in Australia and New Zealand. Q1: Which is the largest surviving species of the woodpeckers? Q2: How does the woodpecker remove the bark of trees? Q3: How do the woodpeckers catch their food?
Answer (1)
The woodpecker is a fascinating bird with unique adaptations that help it thrive in its natural habitat. Let's answer the questions based on the given passage about woodpeckers:
Which is the largest surviving species of the woodpeckers?
The largest surviving species of the woodpeckers is the great Slaty woodpecker. This bird is noted for its size among the woodpecker family.
How does the woodpecker remove the bark of trees?
Woodpeckers use their strong, pointed beak as a tool to hammer into tree bark. This action helps them access insects hidden beneath the bark, which they eat.
How do the woodpeckers catch their food?
Woodpeckers catch their food using their very long tongues, which can be up to 4 inches long. The tip of their tongue is sticky, allowing them to easily catch insects hiding inside trees or other crevices.
Woodpeckers are uniquely adapted birds that contribute greatly to their ecosystems by controlling insect populations and helping with seed dispersal.
