How do ivory billed woodpeckers eat?

Ivory-billed woodpeckers are known to use their long, straight bills to probe and dig into trees, searching for insects and larvae that live within the bark and wood. They have a specialized tongue that helps them extract prey from deep crevices. With their strong bills, ivory-billed woodpeckers can drill holes and access hidden food sources. Additionally, they may also break apart decayed wood to find insects or search for food in fallen trees and logs.