據說牠們是最先回到山火肆虐地區的鳥類。牠們喜歡被燒毀的樹木，只因為裡頭會棲息大量的樹蠹或其他昆蟲。這些食物體積雖小，卻能為這種堅韌不拔的鳥類供應良好的養分。
Three-toed woodpeckers are one of the first species to return to areas affected by forest fires. The charred trees they prefer are rich in insects like bark beetles, which thrive in the burned wood, making it a perfect food source for these resilient birds.