The ivory billed woodpecker is an endangered species of the bird family. Here are some interesting facts about this little known bird!

Fact 1:

After vanishing in the 1940’s, the ivory-billed woodpecker reappeared in a short video in the year 2005. However, searching parties returned empty handed, which again put the existence of the ivory-billed woodpecker under question! (EHOW)

Fact 2:

The ivory tint of the bill of this woodpecker is due to a scabbard made of keratin protein which is a common component of feathers, claws and hoofs of many animals. (EHOW)

Fact 3:

Ivory woodpeckers were able to spread out their wings up to 30 inches in span with an average body size of 18 to 20 inches. (EHOW)

Fact 4:

The ivory-billed woodpecker always nests 40 feet above the ground! You will never find one having a nest lower than this. (State Museum)

Fact 5:

The male and female woodpeckers are differentiated on the basis of the color of the protruding top crest, which is red in color for males and black in shade for the females of the species. (Yahoo)

Fact 6:

The disappearance or mysterious extinction of these beautiful birds has been credited to the extensive cutting of the trees in which they lived. (Yahoo)

Fact 7:

Ivory-billed woodpeckers pair for a lifetime. They occupy larger territory which indicates that they are free living! (Arkive)

Fact 8:

These woodpeckers use their bill to make a shrill and loud pecking sound which is easily distinguishable in a thick forest. (Bio expedition)

Fact 9:

The ivory billed woodpeckers feed on insects and even larvae sometimes to live and survive, and their sharp memory always keeps track of where their food will be in every season. (Bio expedition)

Fact 10:

The ivory billed woodpecker lays 2 to 5 eggs at a time.