Ivory-billed Woodpecker
Long believed to be extinct, the ivory-billed woodpecker was native to the southeastern United States. The last confirmed sighting was in the 1940s, though reports of sightings have persisted. Habitat destruction and overhunting were the primary reasons for its decline.
Cause of Extinction: Habitat destruction and overhunting.
While unconfirmed reports give hope that this woodpecker may still exist, its chances of survival are slim.
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