Woodpeckers are fascinating creatures, but the most interesting thing about them is not their beautiful colors or strong beaks – it is their incredibly long tongue. I never thought I would be writing an article about the inner workings of a woodpecker, but here I am nonetheless. I have to say this is one of the neatest pieces of nature knowledge I have ever learned. So, here we go, let’s talk about woodpecker tongues. Simply put, they are really, really long.