Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge is home to several species of woodpecker–one of the favorite birds to spot in the wintertime. This red-bellied woodpecker is named for the reddish splash of color on its belly.

Have you ever wondered why woodpeckers do not get headaches? Woodpeckers have a special bone called the hyoid that acts like a seatbelt or shock absorber for its skull.

In addition to the red-b…