Everything you wanted to know about woodpeckers but were afraid to ask! The film presents the well-known bird and its numerous relatives in a global context. The familiar image of a feathered bird with a red cap and an unforgettable musical accompaniment is undoubtedly associated with childhood wanderings in the forest for many of us. Seeing him on a tree while working is a small reward for attentively listening to the nature around us. But how well do we really know woodpeckers? The film takes us to all corners of the world and introduces us to their extended family and its extraordinary diversity of colors, sizes and lifestyles. Thanks to its specific skills, even the smallest woodpecker plays an indispensable role.