Long thought extinct, ivory-billed woodpecker rediscovered in Big Woods of Arkansas

Eurekalert ^ | 28-Apr-2005

[Dustbunny]

Maybe some passenger pigeons will turn up in there as well.

Actually, I have been hoping that they were not all wiped out and some would show up.

[Hildy]

So weird to see this story. My husband and I were taking a walk this morning and for the first time in my 46 years, I saw a woodpecker, pecking...

[phil1750]

Anyone know of a Woodpecker with a red head and 'yellow' chest?

This is probably a yellow-belly sap sucker.

[speedy]

Well thank you, LP. My sentiments exactly, except I could not state them as eloquently as you. And a wonderful Saturday to you, too. And to any Pileated Woodpeckers that might be passing through your yard. :)

[sweetliberty]

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The second one is actually the first one. The first one is the one that is currently active.

[RadioAstronomer]

Thanks for the ping. :-)