Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus, is a woodpecker found across North America and Middle America, with a breeding range that is widespread in those regions. It belongs to the Picidae family and the order Piciformes. This bird is one of the New World woodpeckers placed in Colaptes, and it was first described by Linnaeus in 1758. It is also known for having many local names. In the field, it is recognised as a medium-sized woodpecker with brown plumage marked by black bars on the back and wings.

Order

Piciformes

Family

Picidae — Woodpeckers

Breeding range

North America, Middle America: widespread