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Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) Used my 600 mm lens and captured image from about 75 yards away. Colaptes auratus,Fall,Geotagged,Northern Flicker,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus)

Used my 600 mm lens and captured image from about 75 yards away.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Such a gorgeous bird! Posted yesterday
    1. View William Bodine's profile
      William Bodine
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      Constantly moving amongst the trees and hard to get close to. Posted yesterday

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The Northern Flicker

The Northern Flicker is a medium-sized member of the woodpecker family. It is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and is one of the few woodpecker species that migrate.

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Similar species: Woodpeckers, Barbets, Toucans
Species identified by William Bodine
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By William Bodine

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Uploaded Nov 21, 2025. Captured Nov 19, 2025 08:34 in C3GR+6H, Oro Valley, AZ 85737, USA.
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  • Canon EOS R5
  • f/13.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO3200
  • 600mm
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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.