Video Analysis - February 2006

Video Analysis: Preface

 

Detailed analysis of the video of a large woodpecker (the "Luneau video") obtained at Cache River National Wildlife Refuge, Arkansas, on 25 April 2004

 

Methods

 

Results

 

Upperwing Pattern

 

Comparisons with Pileated Woodpecker in Flight

 

Dorsal Views Visible During Flapping Flight

 

Wing Shape

 

Wingbeat Frequency

 

Descriptions of Ivory-billed Woodpecker Flight

 

White on the Back of the Flying Woodpecker

 

Bird Launching into Flight

 

Perched Woodpecker

 

Conclusions

 

Summary