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This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code

Field Guide for all the Birds of North America

Northern Flicker

4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: NOFL (1)

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Colaptes auratus

Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities

There are two sub-species, when describing the Northern Flicker. These two sub-species are separated by the North American prairies and the Laurentian Shield. The Red-shafted Flicker is commonly seen on the west side of the Rocky Mountains. Where as, the Yellow-shafted Flicker is seen on the eastern side. The Yellow-shafted Flicker is seen right across North America to the Atlantic Ocean. Including on Newfoundland/Labrador, and on to some Caribbean Islands. There are many examples of hybridizing between these two sub-species

The main diets of the Northern Flicker are ants. The Northern Flicker is a common sight, they can be found in open fields and lawns. It has been said, they eat approx. 10,000 ants per day. Because they feed in open territory, they are a preyed upon by the Cooper's Hawk.

Click on the bird names listed below to see pictures of the North American Flickers

Red-shafted Flicker

Yellow-shafted Flicker

Reference to Other Bird Site:

ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.

Classic Collection of North American Birds

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