39: Flicker? I hardly know her!

Knock on wood: we're talking about woodpeckers this episode! These recognizable and unique species of birds have a lot of cool secrets up their sleeves. Tune in as we unpack what makes them so special (and make a few sexual innuendos along the way, of course). Plus, we discuss birds in the news, including the controversial (possible) rediscovery of the Ivory-billed woodpecker and the benefits of mixing birds with wine. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)American robinPeregrine falconGreat horned owlProthonotary warblerAmerican kestrelIvory-billed woodpeckerRed-tailed hawkBald EaglesLesser Scaup Canada gooseSnow gooseBlack vultureNorthern flicker Yellow-bellied sapsuckerRuby-throated hummingbirdRed-bellied woodpeckerRed-headed woodpeckerGolden-fronted woodpeckerBIRDS IN THE NEWSIvory-billed woodpecker...is it back? For our coverage, we used The Guardian's coverage and @alexander_lees for useful commentaryWine + birds = pretty awesomeBird flu is bad and might be here to stayOTHER COOL SH*TSupport the show