Ivory-billed Woodcreeper

Xiphorhynchus flavigaster

eBird provides this descriptive information for the Ivory-billed Woodcreeper:  Rather large, fairly common woodcreeper of tropical forest in both dry and humid areas. Feeds mainly on larger trunks, often probing into bromeliads and moving methodically. Note the long stout bill, which is mostly pale (but not really ivory colored), and the bold streaking on the head, back, and underparts. Streak-headed Woodcreeper is smaller and more active, with a slender, slightly decurved bill, very different voice.

I saw this bird for the first time on the afternoon of November 14, 2024, during my trip to Belize with The Texas Ornithological Society.   The bird was located near the Lamanai Outpost Lodge in the Orange Walk District.  This bird was fairly common and I was able to watch it on several occasions during my trip.  Here are a few of my photos.