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Woodpecker Destroys 25 Cars During Mating Season Madness

4/26/2025

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In Rockport, Massachusetts, a pileated woodpecker has wreaked havoc, damaging more than 25 vehicles by pecking at side mirrors and windows. Resident Janelle Favaloro witnessed the striking bird, standing 18 to 24 inches tall with a vibrant red crest. Experts believe its aggressive antics are linked to mating season, mistaking reflections for competition.

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In Rockport, Massachusetts, a pileated woodpecker has wreaked havoc, damaging more than 25 vehicles by pecking at side mirrors and windows. Resident Janelle Favaloro witnessed the striking bird, standing 18 to 24 inches tall with a vibrant red crest. Experts believe its aggressive antics are linked to mating season, mistaking reflections for competition.