Woodpecker in a dream signifies a symbol of hard work and patience. The woodpecker can be seen as an agile, hard-working bird that perseveres when faced with obstacles.
The woodpecker also represents building for the future. It taps on the tree with such force that new growth occurs and it creates new homes for other birds.
Dreaming of a woodpecker means that your goals are clouded by tunnel vision. Everyday, stuck behind a desk job, you mindlessly complete the same routines without being challenged while entrenching yourself deeper into a job without prospects. Break out of the woodpecker routine as seen in your dreams by taking on new responsibilities and aiming higher.