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A digitally painted image of a yellow-shafted northern flicker
Northern Flicker

3/13-3/20

Colaptes auratus

The Northern Flicker is a North American migratory woodpecker. They eat berries, fruits, and insects. Their population has been declining since the 1960's, but their conservation status is of least concern.

Wing Shape: broad, rounded

Tail Shape: multi-pointed, wedge-shaped