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Northern flicker

Colaptes auratus

Description:

Flickers are fairly large woodpeckers with a slim, rounded head, slightly downcurved bill, and long, flared tail that tapers to a point. They appear brownish overall with a white rump patch that’s conspicuous in flight and often visible when perched. The undersides of the wing and tail feathers are bright yellow, for eastern birds. The brown plumage is richly patterned with black spots, bars, and crescents.

Habitat:

Radnor Lake State Natural area

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4 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thanks Hemma & Jacob!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Gorgeous, Karen! What a beautiful woodpecker!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Thank you Hemma!

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 11 years ago

very lovely.

KarenL
Spotted by
KarenL

Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, USA

Spotted on Feb 28, 2013
Submitted on Mar 1, 2013

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