Chilean Tinamou vs Ivory-billed Woodpecker

The Chilean Tinamou and the Ivory-billed Woodpecker are easily distinguished by their size and appearance. The Chilean Tinamou is a ground-dwelling bird, while the Ivory-billed Woodpecker is a large, crested woodpecker with a distinctive white 'shield' on its wings.

Look for the large size and white 'shield' on the wings of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. The Chilean Tinamou is smaller and lacks the woodpecker's distinctive plumage and vocalizations.

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker is much larger, measuring 48-53 cm in length, compared to the smaller Chilean Tinamou.

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker has a glossy blue-black plumage with a striking white 'shield' on its wings, while the Chilean Tinamou lacks these features and has a more subdued coloration.

The Chilean Tinamou is a ground-dwelling bird, whereas the Ivory-billed Woodpecker is arboreal, often seen foraging on tree trunks.

The Ivory-billed Woodpecker produces a distinctive 'tin-horn toot' and a loud 'double rap' sound, unlike the Chilean Tinamou.