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Red-shafted/Northern Flicker The red-shafted flicker is under much debate and is considered by some specialists to be one of two sub-species of the northern flicker. The red-shafted flicker inhabits the western United States, while the yellow-shafted flicker, the other potential sub-species, is found in the eastern United States. This male was captured in north Idaho. Colaptes auratus,Colaptes auratus cafer,Geotagged,Idaho,Northern Flicker,Red-shafted flicker,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Red-shafted/Northern Flicker

The red-shafted flicker is under much debate and is considered by some specialists to be one of two sub-species of the northern flicker. The red-shafted flicker inhabits the western United States, while the yellow-shafted flicker, the other potential sub-species, is found in the eastern United States. This male was captured in north Idaho.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    What an amazing bird of varying patterns. Would love a closeup of this one day. Posted 10 years ago
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      travismorhardt
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      Yes, that is my goal. They are very flighty, but with the right approach and just the right circumstances I think it can be done... Posted 10 years ago

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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 travismorhardt
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By travismorhardt

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Uploaded Nov 18, 2014. Captured Nov 17, 2014 14:15 in Unnamed Road, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, USA.
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  • NIKON D3300
  • f/8.0
  • 10/20000s
  • ISO400
  • 300mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.