GS Woodpeckers - Do both sexes drum?

[werdnal]

Woke up yesterday morning to the sound of a drumming woody outside. We see a couple around at times, and a youngster has come to our feeders in the past. I went out to investigate and could clearly hear it was 2 different birds; one quite close and another further away. I always assumed the drumming was only males and a territorial thing. Was it 2 males or could it be a courting pair?

[ron1863]

I think both sexes drum to attract mates and different species have different drum patterns.

[JeffH]

Originally Posted by ron1863

I think both sexes drum to attract mates and different species have different drum patterns.

Indeed they do Ron

I heard (and saw) both GS and Green whilst out this morning.

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers and Barn Owls)

[Jason Green]

The LSW has a higher, shallower beat or so I've read.