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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. Green D. Blue  \n2) How are Gila woodpeckers like good neighbors?  \nA. They protect other animals B. They sing beautiful songs  \nC. They leave their holes for other D. They share their food  \ndesert animals to use  \n3) What human-made structures do Gila woodpeckers nest in?  \nA. Telephone poles B. Chimneys and roofs  \nC. Mailboxes D. Barns and sheds  \n4) What giant plants do Gila woodpeckers drill holes in to nest?  \nA. Palm trees B. Bamboo plants C. Saguaros D. Oak trees  \n5) What distinguishes male Gila woodpeckers from females?  \nA. Their larger size B. A long, colourful tail  \nC. Bright, bold feathers D. A dash of red on their heads  \n6) Where does the Gila woodpecker live?  \nA. In the cold tundras of Siberia B. On the coastlines of Australia  \nC. In the rainforests of South D. Desert areas of the Mexico  \nAmerica  \n7) What kind of tongue does the Gila woodpecker have?  \nA. Short and rough B. Long and smooth  \nC. Short and spiky D. Long and sticky  \n8) Who shares the responsibility of feeding the little ones during the breeding season?  \nA. Both mom and dad B. Only mom  \nC. The eldest baby woodpecker D. Only dad  \n9) What do Gila woodpeckers mainly eat?  \nA. Grains B. Meat C. Seeds D. Insects  \n10) What do Gila woodpeckers use their tongues for?  \nA. To pick up twigs B. To carry their young  \nC. To snatch up bugs D. To drill holes in cactus  \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| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ","cbCaivaL1Da0bwV5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivaL1Da0bwV5","pdf",153417,"English","# Reading Questions\n## Multiple-choice (1-10)\n## Animal-says or not (11-27)\n## Fact or opinion (28-36)\n## True or false (37-38)","[{\"question\":\"What color cap does the male Gila woodpecker have?\",\"answer\":\"The male Gila woodpecker has a dash of red on its head.\"},{\"question\":\"What do Gila woodpeckers mainly eat?\",\"answer\":\"Their diet mainly consists of insects, and they also eat fruits and berries.\"},{\"question\":\"Why are the holes in saguaro cactuses important?\",\"answer\":\"Gila woodpeckers drill holes in saguaros to make nests, and other desert animals may later use those holes as homes.\"}]","Gila woodpecker - Desert bird reading questions | PDF",1790805275,28]