The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker - (Dover Birds) by James T Tanner (Paperback)

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker: A Comprehensive Guide to Identification, Habits, and Conservation is a must-read for any bird enthusiast or nature lover.

This book provides an in-depth look at the elusive species, offering detailed descriptions of its characteristics, habits, and distribution patterns.

With 20 halftones, 17 tables, and 22 other illustrations, this guide is a visual feast for anyone interested in learning more about this rare bird. The book begins with an introduction to the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, including how to distinguish it from its cousin, the Pileated Woodpecker.

It then delves into the species' original distribution pattern, discussing its history of disappearance and the story of its distribution as of 1940.

The book also covers food and feeding habits, daily routine in the non-nesting season, voice, reactions to human presence, roosting, reproductive and nesting habits, care of the young, and causes of nesting failure. The author outlines a general and specific program for conserving the species in conclusion, making this book an essential resource for anyone looking to protect and preserve the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

With its comprehensive approach and engaging writing style, The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is sure to captivate readers of all levels of interest in birding and conservation.