Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
Summary 6
The Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a medium-sized member of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate. There are over 100 common names for the Northern Flicker. Among them are: Yellowhammer, clape, gaffer woodpecker, harry-wicket, heigh-ho, wake-up, walk-up, wick-up, yarrup, and gawker bird. Many of these names are attempts at imitating some of its...
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iNat Map
| B - size | medium (9-16 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown, buff |
| E -underparts | black, buff, white |
| F - upperparts | black, brown, white |
| G - back pattern | barred |
| H - belly pattern | spotted |
| I - breast pattern | spotted |
| J - bill shape | dagger |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | capped |
| M - crown color | brown |
| N - forehead color | brown |
| O - nape color | brown |
| P - throat color | gray |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | notched |
| S - upper tail | black, white |
| T - under tail | black, white |
| U - leg color | gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
