Great Moments in Evolution

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021Not That Mike The Other Mike

The sharp, tough beak of the common woodpecker is one of Nature’s most effective tools, capable of boring deep into soft timber in search of the nourishing insects within. However, in forests where wood is harder, the woodpecker has adapted into the more devastating wooddriller.

bird with spinning head — [ power tool noises ] (Imgur)

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allein 🐾 February 12, 2021 / 11:52 am

What’s that bird that can imitate a chainsaw..?
- Blue Footed Booby February 12, 2021 / 12:09 pm
  
  The lyre bird!
  - allein 🐾 February 12, 2021 / 12:12 pm
    
    Thank you!
Carlotta February 12, 2021 / 12:10 pm

The Great Backyard Bird Count starts today. I want to see one of those!
^oo^ February 12, 2021 / 12:45 pm

Well, you know the drill!
Georgiana February 12, 2021 / 12:55 pm

Makes me dizzy just looking at the photo.
- Dulcie February 12, 2021 / 1:12 pm
  
  Oh lord yes. My head hurts. And my neck.
AJ February 12, 2021 / 2:20 pm

Now talk about getting the perfect shot.Birdie must be shaking his head for some reason. And ouch, my head is aching just look at it.
fkaWaldenPond February 12, 2021 / 10:05 pm

EEEeeeekkkKk!