ivorybill
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large black-and-white woodpecker of southern United States and Cuba having an ivory bill; nearly extinct
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An ivorybill, short for ivory-billed woodpecker, is a large species of woodpecker native to the virgin forests of the Southeastern United States. It is known for its distinctive white, or ivory-colored, bill. This bird is considered one of the largest woodpeckers in the world and is critically endangered, with some believing it may be extinct.
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