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They are very distinctive with their black and white striped wings, brownish body, and a really cool red or black cap on their heads. Gila woodpeckers love to chomp on insects, fruits, and sometimes even the nectar from cactus flowers.  \n\"Now, let's talk about the life of a gila woodpecker. \" They have a fascinating life cycle where themother lays about 2-5 eggs in a nest, which is usually inside a hole in a cactus! The baby woodpeckers, known as chicks, are born blind and without feathers, but they grow up quickly and leave the nest after a month. These woodpeckers aren't too different from humans as they love to stay with their families in the same area for a long time.  \n\"Let's explore gila woodpeckers' relationship with other animals and their defenses. \" They have a special relationship with the saguaro cactus, they make homes in them and in return, their abandoned holes become homes for other desert creatures. When it comes to defense, their sharp beaks are their main weapon, but they also use their loud 'waka waka' sounds to scare away potential threats. Gila woodpeckers are unique and show us just how amazing and diverse our world of birds can be. \"  \nGila Woodpecker  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) Where do gila woodpeckers live?\u003Cbr>A. In the rainforests of South America\u003Cbr>B. In the mountains of Canada\u003Cbr>C. In the dry, desert areas of southwestern United States and western Mexico\u003Cbr>D. In the grasslands of Africa\u003Cbr>2) What sound do gila woodpeckers make to scare away threats?\u003Cbr>A. 'Waka waka' B. 'Caw caw' C. 'Chirp chirp' D. 'Tweet tweet'\u003Cbr>3) How do gila woodpeckers look like?\u003Cbr>A. They are completely white with a yellow beak\u003Cbr>B. They have black and white striped wings, brownish body, and a red or black capon their heads\u003Cbr>C. They have blue feathers and green eyes\u003Cbr>D. They are black with red spots and yellow feet\u003Cbr>4) How many eggs do gila woodpeckers usually lay?\u003Cbr>A. 1 egg B. 2-5 eggs C. 6-8 eggs D. 10-12 eggs\u003Cbr>5) What is the main defense of gila woodpeckers?\u003Cbr>A. Their wings B. Their feathers\u003Cbr>C. Their claws D. Their sharp beaks\u003Cbr>6) What do gila woodpeckers eat?\u003Cbr>A. Only other birds B. Insects, fruits, and sometimes\u003Cbr>even the nectar from cactus flowers\u003Cbr>C. Grass and leaves D. Fish and seaweed\u003Cbr>7) Where do gila woodpeckers lay their eggs?\u003Cbr>A. Underground in a burrow B. Inside a hole in a cactus\u003Cbr>C. In a nest on a tree branch D. In a nest made of mud on a cliff\u003Cbr>8) How long do baby gila woodpeckers stay in the nest?\u003Cbr>A. Six months B. A week C. A month D. A year\u003Cbr>9) Are baby gila woodpeckers born with feathers?\u003Cbr>A. Yes, but only a few feathers\u003Cbr>B. Yes, they are born with full feathers\u003Cbr>C. They are born with fur, not feathers\u003Cbr>D. No, they are born without feathers\u003Cbr>10) What animal uses the abandoned holes of gila woodpeckers?\u003Cbr>A. Snakes B. Other desert C. Other birds D. Squirrels\u003Cbr>creatures |  |  |  |  | Answers\u003Cbr>1.  \u003Cbr>2.  \u003Cbr>3.  \u003Cbr>4.  \u003Cbr>5.  \u003Cbr>6.  \u003Cbr>7.  \u003Cbr>8.  \u003Cbr>9.  \u003Cbr>10.   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1-10 | 90 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \n\"Hey kids, let's dive into the world of gila woodpeckers!\" These amazing creatures are a type of bird that live in the dry, desert areas of southwestern United States and western Mexico. They are very distinctive with their black and white striped wings, brownish body, and a really cool red or black cap on their heads. 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