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That's our friend, the Gila woodpecker! These unique fellows are medium-sized woodpeckers with a round head, straight pointed bill, and a stiff, spiky tail which they use for support when they're pecking away. They have striking black and white bars on their wings and tail, and don't forget to look for that dash of red on the heads of the males!  \nNow that we've met our winged buddy, let's fly off to its home. These birds are residents of the hot and dry desert areas of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Their favorite hangout spots are the giant cactus plants, known as saguaros, where they drill holes to nest. Fun fact, these holes later serve as homes for other desert animals too, talk about being good neighbors!  \nSpeaking of being good neighbors, what do you think these birds like to snack on? Their diet mainly consists of insects, but they also enjoy a mix of fruits and berries. Sometimes, they can even be seen sipping nectar from cactus flowers, just like hummingbirds! And during the breeding season, both mom and dad share the responsibility of feeding the little ones.  \nIn the world of birds, these woodpeckers have some cool features that set them apart. Unlike many other woodpeckers, Gilas have a very special relationship with humans as they often nest in telephone poles and are even known to visit bird feeders. Also, their tongue is long and sticky, perfect for snatching up those tasty bugs! So next time you spot a bird with a funky pattern and a red cap, you'll know that's our friend, the Gila woodpecker, oneof the desert's most interesting residents.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color cap does the Gila woodpecker have?  \nA. Red B. Purple C. Blue D. Green  \n2) How are Gila woodpeckers like good neighbors?  \nA. They share their food B. They sing beautiful songs  \nC. They protect other animals D. They leave their holes for other  \ndesert animals to use  \n3) What human-made structures do Gila woodpeckers nest in?  \nA. Barns and sheds B. Chimneys and roofs  \nC. Telephone poles D. Mailboxes  \n4) What giant plants do Gila woodpeckers drill holes in to nest?  \nA. Oak trees B. Palm trees C. Saguaros D. Bamboo plants  \n5) What distinguishes male Gila woodpeckers from females?  \nA. A dash of red on their heads B. Bright, bold feathers  \nC. A long, colourful tail D. Their larger size  \n6) Where does the Gila woodpecker live?  \nA. On the coastlines of Australia B. In the cold tundras of Siberia  \nC. In the rainforests of South D. Desert areas of the Mexico  \nAmerica  \n7) What kind of tongue does the Gila woodpecker have?  \nA. Long and sticky B. Long and smooth  \nC. Short and rough D. Short and spiky  \n8) Who shares the responsibility of feeding the little ones during the breeding season?  \nA. The eldest baby woodpecker B. Both mom and dad  \nC. Only dad D. Only mom  \n9) What do Gila woodpeckers mainly eat?  \nA. Seeds B. Insects C. Grains D. Meat  \n10) What do Gila woodpeckers use their tongues for?  \nA. To carry their young B. To drill holes in cactus  \nC. To snatch up bugs D. To pick up twigs  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"Not only do I eat insects, sometimes I enjoy sipping sweet nectar from cactus flowers. It's my special dessert. \"  \n12) \"You see the holes in the saguaro cacti? Yes, we made those. We're quite the carpenters, aren't we?\"  \n13) \"You see that flash of red on my head? If you do, then you're looking at a male, that's me!\"  \n14) \"I only eat nectar from cactus flowers during the breeding season. \"  \n15) \"I'm an insect lover, that's my favorite meal!\"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 99 | 97 | 96 | 94 | 93 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 85 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ","cbCaidOLNsPZs47I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidOLNsPZs47I","pdf",153417,11,"English","# Reading comprehension questions\n## Multiple-choice questions (1-10)\n## Animal-speech statements: W or N (11-27)\n## Fact or opinion statements (28-36)\n## True or false statements (37-38)","[{\"question\":\"What do Gila woodpeckers mainly eat?\",\"answer\":\"Their diet mainly consists of insects, and they also eat a mix of fruits and berries.\"}]","Gila woodpecker - Bird Facts and Reading Questions | PDF",1790805268,28]