Pileated or ivory billed? (1 Viewer)

[jbrenn99]

I saw this woodpecker last weekend. It was quite a large bird with a wingspan of approximately 30 to 36 inches. Sorry for the fuzzy picture but the lighting was bad. I'm almost positive it's a pileated woodpecker but can anyone tell from the photo? Thx.

 

[arco13]

Hi Jbrenn99. I think you forgot to add the photo. Welcome to the bird forum though. Nice to meet you.

Paul

 

[Terry O'Nolley]

Judging from the non-existant photo, I'd have to go with Ivory-billed

 

[devilbirder]

You'd have to be so lucky if it was a Ivory billed.
Welcome to birdforum
best wishes,
David

 

[humminbird]

Really guys, a person comes on the board, posts a first post with an honest question and right away the jokes start.

I look forward to seeing the photo. Welcome.

 

[Jane Turner]

Unless IBWO has completely changed its distribution from southern bottomland swamps to Canada, Pileated would seem to be the only likely possible answer.

 

[jm32206]

With that wing span, it's more likely that it's a Pileated

 

[pbelardo]

I know we were a bit hard on the newcomer, but Terry's joke was great!

 

[humminbird]

With that wing span, it's more likely that it's a Pileated

More likely yes, but not for that reason. Pileated wingspan - 26-30 inches. Ivory-billed wingspan 30 - 31 inches according to "All About Birds".

 

[Cristian Mihai]

Hey everybody, let's wait for the photo!
Hey jbrenn99, we are waiting to see the pic; and welcome to birdforum!

 

[Chris Benesh]

Judging from the non-existant photo, I'd have to go with Ivory-billed

*laughing*

Sorry, but Terry was pretty funny there. Look forward to the picture too and welcome to Birdforum jbrenn99!

Chris

 

[Bird Hard 2]

Really though, can't some people see the funny side of things?
It's the funniest thing I've read since Science Vol. 308. no. 5727, pp. 1460 - 1462.

 

[Larry Lade]

Really though, can't some people see the funny side of things?
It's the funniest thing I've read since Science Vol. 308. no. 5727, pp. 1460 - 1462.

Can you "clue us in" as to what was found in Science Vol. 308. no. 5727, pp. 1460 - 1462?

 

[Bird Hard 2]

Can you "clue us in" as to what was found in Science Vol. 308. no. 5727, pp. 1460 - 1462?

It's the reference for the original paper in Science pertaining to the 'discovery' of Ivory-billed Woodpecker.

 

[Mícheál]

Still.....probably safe enough to go with "not Ivory-billed......."

 

[humminbird]

Yes, probably a safe bet it is not an Ivory-billed.

And yes, Terry's comment was somewhat humorous but NOT when it is the visitors first post he is responding to!

 

[OwlTalon]

I agree, funny Terry, but let's at least wait for the photo. Welcome to BirdForum jbrenn!!!

 

[jbrenn99]

No worries, I have the thickest of skins... and, after all, it was funny.
I had a problem uploading the picture last week and I tried to do so several times.

Let' try that again. Here's the photo of what I'm sure now is a wp of the pileated variety. Anyway, experts feel free to weigh in. And thanks for the welcome.

 

[KC Foggin]

This would be a Pileated.

Fortunately, a thick skin is not required often here

 

[Microtus]

It's definitely a Pileated Woodpecker.