Northern Flicker

Also known as: Yellowhammer, Clape, Gaffer Woodpecker, Harry-wicket, Heigh-ho, Wake-up, Walk-up, Wick-up, Yarrup, Gawker Bird

32 cm (13") Common. Open woodlands, groves, farms, suburbs.

Brown barred back. Black crescent bib. Male has a mustache.

Three forms exist: Yellow Shafted Flicker east of Rockies has yellow underwings and a black mustache; Red-shafted Flicker west of Rockies has pink underwings and a red mustache; Gilded Flicker in saguaros and deserts in southwestern United States has yellow underwings and a red mustache.

Often on ground.

In flight; shows conspicuous white rump.

Song: loud repeated "flick" and a single "flicker".

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