Jan 15, 2014 · Ornithologists recognize four Northern Flicker subspecies groups: "Yellow-shafted," "Red-shafted," "Cuban," and "Grand Cayman Island." The "Yellow-shafted" group occurs in the …

The northern flicker or common flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized bird of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman …

With its wide range, from Alaska to Nicaragua, the Northern Flicker can be found in almost any habitat with trees. Tends to avoid dense unbroken forest, requiring some open ground for foraging. This …

Large, brownish woodpecker with black barring on the back and black spots on the belly. Easily recognized in flight by its bright white rump. Also note large black crescent-shaped mark on breast. …

Mar 9, 2023 · Part of the woodpecker family, these birds are widespread across most of North America. The Northern Flicker is a large woodpecker with gentle expressions and black-scalloped plumage. …

The Northern Flicker is a charismatic and complex American bird. It is a ground-foraging woodpecker, an accomplished ant-eater, a migratory marvel, and a species with two distinct, interbreeding color …

Learn all about the beautiful Northern Flicker, including an overview on the species, fun facts and how to attract them to your yard.

Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground.

Quick Guide: Northern Flickers are one of the few woodpeckers commonly seen feeding on the ground, especially for ants and beetles. They begin mating mid-April to mid-May. Pairs may beging nesting …

Northern flickers can be found practically anywhere in North America, and in parts of the Caribbean and Central America, from the northern treeline down south as far as Cuba and Nicaragua.