Discover the Unique Northern Flicker! 🐦🌲 #Shorts #birdwatchingtrendsThe Northern Flicker, a type of woodpecker native to North America, stands out with its striking plumage and distinctive call. These birds feature a mix of brown, black, and white feathers, with a noticeable red or yellow shaft on their tail feathers and wings, depending on the region. Unlike most woodpeckers, Northern Flickers often forage on the ground, feeding on ants and beetles. Known for their loud, rhythmic drumming on

It took me four years to finally get a Northern Flicker! too bad the sun was in a bad spot - oh well... This is a female Female Northern Flickers lack the red or black facial stripe | Critter Cam

1.4K views · 169 reactions | Just a Northern flicker cleaning house. Flickers and other woodpeckers often reuse nesting cavities each year, taking time to do some spring cleaning before a new clutch is laid. : Dan Streiffert #northernflicker #woodpecker #highdesert #oregondesert #greatbasin #malheurnationalwildliferefuge #friendsofmalheur | Friends of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge | Facebook