BACKYARD SECRET: THE RED-HEADED WOOPECKER EMPLOYS A UNIQUE METHOD TO STORE FOOD Sep26 The red-headed woodpecker is the only North American woodpecker known to store food by concealing it with either wood or bark. If you are lucky, you might see a red-headed woodpecker hiding food in this unique manner in your own backyard. Share this:EmailFacebookMoreTwitterLike this:Like Loading...