Editing How to Attract Woodpeckers to Your Yard (section)

== Specific Attractions for Different Species ==

- For Pileated Woodpeckers: Maintain large tracts of mature forest with dead trees[8].

- For Red-bellied Woodpeckers: Offer suet, peanuts, and fruit[7].

- For Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers: Provide suet feeders and maintain areas with small trees and shrubs[8].

- For Northern Flickers: Maintain some open ground areas for foraging[8].

By implementing these strategies, you can create an inviting habitat for various woodpecker species, enhancing the biodiversity of your yard and providing excellent opportunities for bird watching.