Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Moved to Lower Threat Level: A Story of Successful Conservation Efforts.

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The red-cockaded woodpecker is a special bird that lives in forests. It was once endangered, but now it is doing better.

In the 1970s, there were very few red-cockaded woodpeckers left. Now, there are many more thanks to conservation efforts.

These woodpeckers live in old pine forests. They make their nests in trees that have a special fungus.

People cut down many of the pine forests, which hurt the woodpeckers. But now people are protecting the forests and helping the birds.

The red-cockaded woodpecker is still considered a threatened species. We need to continue to help them so they can thrive.

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What is the red-cockaded woodpecker?

It is a special bird that lives in forests.

Why were there very few red-cockaded woodpeckers in the 1970s?

Many pine forests were cut down, which hurt the woodpeckers.

Is the red-cockaded woodpecker still in danger?

Yes, it is still considered a threatened species.

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