Tag: Northern Flickers (Yellow Shafted form)(Colaptes auratus luteus)

  • Showing Off His Color

    January 9, 2026 Many birds enjoy finding Smooth Sumac berries (Rhus glabra) to get nourishment. In particular I see Northern Flickers (Yellow Shafted form)(Colaptes auratus luteus), often dining on the berries, which are actually drupes. This Flicker is in a pose that allows you to see its bright yellow tail feathers, a nice contrast to…