Puerto Rican Ivory-billed Woodpecker

Campephilus pollens

The Puerto Rican Ivory-billed Woodpecker (Campephilus pollens) is a large woodpecker species endemic to the island of Puerto Rico. Once thought to be extinct, there have been unconfirmed sightings in recent years. This bird has a striking black and white plumage with a prominent red crest on the male. It has a powerful bill for drilling into trees in search of insects and larvae. The species was historically found in mature forests, but habitat loss and hunting have contributed to its decline. Efforts are ongoing to confirm its current status and protect any remaining populations.

Habitat: Mature forests