The Northern Flicker is a large brown woodpecker with black spots, a black breast crescent and a white rump. Western birds have red underwings and undertails, while eastern birds have yellow. Unlike most woodpeckers, it spends much of its time on the ground feeding on ants and other insects. It also eats berries and fruit, especially outside the breeding season. Pairs excavate nest cavities that may later be used by other species.
Locations where this species is supported by a dated first record, an unambiguous single-place outing or a reviewed assignment.
