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Northern Flicker

Northern Flicker

Scientific Name: Colaptes auratus

Abundance
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Field Notes

  • Large woodpecker.
  • Black crescent on upper breast, black spots on chest.
  • White rump Brown barred back.
  • Red (west) or yellow (east) underwings.
  • Red crescent on nape.
  • Brown back and wings barred with black.
  • Beige breast and belly spotted heavily with black.
  • White rump (visible in flight).
  • Tail dark on top.

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The Northern Flicker is very distinctive, and not easily confused with any of our Alaskan Woodpeckers. It's the only woodpecker that feeds on the  ground.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VDwIMtgFQ8

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“Great Hosts, Great accommodations, Great time. Taking wonderful memories home. Judy’s delicious sea food chowder, rhubarb cobbler ( yum) and stories of the Marlow’s early years in Alaska. Breath taking views of the Kenai–right outside your cabin door. Had a fantastic halibut trip out of Seward — Thanks Neil.  Thank you for taking time to point out places of interest and helping some fly fishing folks find their private oasis (Fish Lake) Looking forward to returning soon.  P.S. River, you are the sweetest and most stubborn doggie. We’ll finish that game of fetch when we return!“

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