How Many Ivory-billed Woodpeckers Are Left In The World?

A few years later, James Tanner began a study of Ivory-bills as part of his Ph. D. dissertation and eventually wrote an in-depth report, funded by the National Audubon Society, that was later published as The Ivory-billed Woodpecker. His report estimated that only 22 to 24 of the birds remained in the United States. Are … Read more

How Can You Tell A Ivory-billed Woodpecker?

Habitat is old-growth river forest . Feeds primarily on beetle larvae. Large bird, approximately 19½ inches long. Pale ivory-white bill. Dark face and dark chin. Crest is curved and pointed. Male’s crest is bright red ; female’s is entirely black. How rare is the ivory-billed woodpecker ? population number According to the IUCN Red List, … Read more