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The red-cockaded woodpecker is small- to mid-sized species, being intermediate in size between North America's two most widespread woodpeckers (the downy and hairy woodpeckers). This species measures 18–23 cm (7.1–9.1 in) in length, spans 34–41 cm (13–16 in) across the wings and weighs 40–56 g (1.4–2.0 oz).
Red-cockaded woodpeckers were one of the first species designated as “endangered” in the United States in 1970, and the birds received full protections with passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Since then, habitat restoration and protection on both public and private lands have helped the species to partially recover.
There are about 25,000 red-cockaded woodpeckers left in the world, experts say. There are about 25,000 red-cockaded woodpeckers left in the world, experts say.
There are over 110 bird species in the area, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker [3] and bald eagle. It was nominated as an Important Bird Area in 2008 by the Audubon Society. [4] There are over 359 species of plants in the area. [5]
The refuge provides excellent wintering habitat for tens of thousands of ducks and geese. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker and the threatened Louisiana black bear are found on Upper Ouachita NWR. Other wildlife species that call the refuge home include alligators, deer, turkey, squirrels, bald eagles and beaver.
It took 20 years to get these red-cockaded woodpeckers to Sprewell Bluff. Now, would they stay? In West Georgia, decades of care & fire sculpt a new home for endangered woodpeckers
The protected status of the red-cockaded woodpecker once limited training here in the '90s. Although the carnivorous Venus flytrap is not on the endangered species list, ...
Red-cockaded woodpeckers were one of the first species designated as “endangered” in the United States in 1970, and the birds received full protections with passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Since then, habitat restoration and protection on both public and private lands have helped the species to partially recover.