The Ivory-billed Woodcreeper is a large, striking woodcreeper named for its prominent pale, ivory-colored bill. It is a powerful climber of tree trunks, foraging for insects.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its large size and unmistakable ivory-colored bill as it climbs tree trunks. Listen for its loud, clear, and often somewhat abrupt calls.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging on large tree trunks from morning to afternoon, sometimes associating with army ant swarms.
Where to spot
Widespread in humid lowland and foothill forests from southern Mexico south through Central America to northern Colombia.
How to spot
Look for its large size and unmistakable ivory-colored bill as it climbs tree trunks. Listen for its loud, clear, and often somewhat abrupt calls.
When to spot
Active year-round during daylight hours. Often observed foraging on large tree trunks from morning to afternoon, sometimes associating with army ant swarms.
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Its pale bill stands out starkly against its dark head, making it a distinctive and easily identifiable feature even from a distance.
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