Calling of Northern Flicker and drumming #reels #bird #sounds #nature #singing | Okicau

That loud drilling sound on the side of your house? It might be a Northern Flicker — the most widespread woodpecker species in North America. We have more info, audio, and more, including how ABC programs help it to thrive: https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-flicker/ | American Bird Conservancy

Have you heard this bird? 🪶🪶 Well, now you have! Northern flicker calls vary from the short, sharp, "kleer!" to something that sounds like a repetitive laugh, "ki ki ki ki!" (at least, that's what it sounds like to us). These birds are commonly seen (and heard) in Zion through the fall and winter. Pictured here is a male western red-shafted flicker, recognizable by its bright "mustache". Both males and females have a polka-dot body, black collar, and stylish tail-feathers, but only the males h

Check out this beautiful Northern Flicker taking a dust bath. Birds occasionally use dust to remove excess oil, water, and mites. The process is very similar to humans using shampoo to remove dirt and oil from their hair. | Audubon North Carolina