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Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

Photo by JEKnudson
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45.4116, -75.6982

Field Notes

Description:

Northern Flicker

Habitat:

Open deciduous and mixed forest, forest edges, farmland, wetlands & suburban areas.

Notes:

Large woodpecker, only woodpecker to feed on ground. Forages primarily for ants.

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