Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratur)

Seen preening (above and below)

Flickers are members of the Woodpecker family of birds and are found in Canada, the U.S., including Alaska, and Mexico.   Previously there were three forms of Flickers which were considered three different species: "Yellow shafted", "Red-shafted" and "Gilded" - but no longer.

They are large and active birds regularly seen in open suburban areas and open woodlands.   They frequently feed on the ground .

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