The black-backed woodpecker lives almost only in forests that have been severely burned. It thrives on a type of beetle that is attracted to smoke and heat. The woodpeckers are just one of many bird species that thrive in the extreme environment of a burned-down forest.

Originally released by Highlights for Children, 2015. Streaming audio file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 15, 2016.

Birds That Flock to Fires: Highlights (5:17); .