Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus
Physical Characteristics
Size
11-12.2 inches
Wingspan
16.5-20.1 inches
Weight
3.9-5.6 oz
Plumage
Brown barred, black bib, spotted below, red or yellow underwings depending on subspecies
Distinctive Features
Brown barred
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Open woodlands, parks, suburbs
🍽️ Diet
Ants, beetles, seeds
🦅 Behavior
Forages on ground for ants, undulating flight, loud calls
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Partially migratory
🎵 Sounds
Loud 'wick-wick-wick
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
Northern Flickers have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 11-12.2 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Northern Flicker sound like?
Northern Flickers make Loud 'wick-wick-wick'. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Northern Flickers live?
Northern Flickers inhabit open woodlands, parks, suburbs. Partially migratory
What do Northern Flickers eat?
The diet of Northern Flickers consists primarily of ants, beetles, seeds. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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