A Bizarre Incident Goes Viral
A bizarre incident has gone viral on mainland China's social media platforms, leaving many netizens amused and intrigued. The story begins with a resident discovering a loud noise coming from a building under construction, but the source of the noise was nowhere to be found. Upon investigation, a "mini drill" was spotted embedded in the wall, causing a commotion. However, upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a woodpecker.
The Viral Video
The video, which has been circulating online, shows a woodpecker pecking at the wall of a building, producing a noise so loud that it startled passersby. The scene was so absurd that many viewers questioned whether it was indeed a woodpecker, jokingly referring to it as a "wall-pecking bird" instead.
Netizens' Reactions
Netizens were quick to share their thoughts on the video. Some expressed surprise at how such a small bird could produce such a loud noise, comparing it to the sound of a power saw used in construction. Others provided scientific explanations, pointing out that woodpeckers have specialized features like zygodactyl feet (two toes forward and two backward) and stiff tail feathers that allow them to create a stable anchor point on vertical surfaces. Additionally, woodpeckers have unique shock-absorbing structures in their skulls that protect their brains from the impact of pecking.
Some viewers humorously noted that woodpeckers are supposed to peck at wood, not walls, suggesting that this bird had changed professions. The incident has sparked lively discussions and jokes online, with many referring to the bird as a "wall-pecker" rather than a woodpecker.
