Diet
What do Nuttall's woodpeckers eat?
Insects from oak bark.
Woodpeckers (Picidae)Nuttall's WoodpeckerDryobates nuttallii
Spring and summer diet
- Beetles and ants
Fall and winter diet
- Insects; some seed
Best feeder foods
Where Nuttall's woodpeckers need winter food
Regions where Nuttall's woodpeckers are present in the cold months:
Frequently asked
What do Nuttall's woodpeckers eat?
Insects from oak bark.
What is the best food to feed Nuttall's woodpeckers?
Suet.
What do Nuttall's woodpeckers eat in winter?
Insects; some seed.
Sources
- Nuttall's Woodpecker — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Nuttall's Woodpecker life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Nuttall's Woodpecker — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.