AO Edited
'Woodpecker Column'
The giant birds honor two native North American species.
Woodpecker Column
Standing tall in the shadow of the CN Tower, Toronto’s extremely popular tourist attraction, is a rather overlooked piece of art. Take a good look at “Woodpecker Column,” and you’ll spot two charming birds catching your eye with their bright colors, even when the tower is shrouded in fog.
The 98-foot-tall (30 meters) black steel column was created by FastwĂĽrms, a Canadian artist collective, and installed in 1997. The piece is freckled with round holes so it resembles a tree trunk its two avian residents have routinely hammered.
The birds are over 6.5 feet (two meters) tall. One is a yellow-bellied sapsucker, the other a pileated woodpecker. Both species are native to Canada and the United States.
Community Contributors
Added by
Edited by
Published
December 6, 2019
Edit this listing
In partnership with KAYAK
Plan Your Trip
The Atlas Obscura Podcast is Back!
Get your daily burst of wonder with all-new episodes of The Atlas Obscura Podcast. Fascinating places, mind-blowing stories—all in 15 minutes.
Follow us on Twitter to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.
Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders.
Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook