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Original - The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was once thought to be extinct, but was re-listed as critically endangered after reported sightings in Arkansas in 2004 and 2005. Prior to these sightings, the last confirmed survivor had disappeared by 1944.
Reason
This image has both historical and encyclopedic interest, being an Audubon engraving and also an excellent representation of the rare Ivory-Bill.
Articles this image appears in
Ivory-billed Woodpecker, John James Audubon
Creator
Cotinis

Promoted Image:Campephilus principalisAWP066AA2.jpg MER-C 03:25, 29 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]