Woodpecker Bird House : Use a Split Log as a Woodpecker HomeUse a split log to build a woodpecker home. Click on the picture above to view the
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Dimensions of nesting boxes for various species of
Woodpeckers.:
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Species |
Floor of cavity |
Depth of cavity |
Entrance above floor |
Diameter of entrance |
Height above ground |
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Inches |
Inches |
Inches |
Inches |
Feet |
Red-headed woodpecker |
6 by 6 |
12 to 15 |
12 |
2 |
12 to 20 |
Golden-fronted woodpecker |
6 by 6 |
12 to 15 |
12 |
2 |
12 to 20 |
Hairy woodpecker |
6 by 6 |
12 to 15 |
12 |
1-1/2 |
12 to 20 |
Downy woodpecker | 4 by 4 |
8 to
10 |
8 | 1-1/4 | 6 to 20 |