Northern Flicker
- Scientific name
- Colaptes auratus
- Family
- Picidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Why it matters
The Northern Flicker is a unique member of the woodpecker family that primarily searches for ants and beetles on the ground rather than drilling into tree trunks. Its distinctive broad wings and pointed tail help identify it in flight, and it remains a favorite among birders for its striking, colorful plumage and varied vocalizations.
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