*** About Northern Flicker:

*** The Northern Flicker, part of the woodpecker family, is easily recognizable by its polka-dot plumage and distinctive call. This bird is native to most of North America, parts of Central America, Cuba, and the Cayman Islands. Flickers are one of the few woodpecker species that migrate, and they are versatile in their habitat preferences, often found in forests, woodlands, and suburban areas. Their diet is unusually varied for a woodpecker and includes fruits, berries, seeds, and insects. Important for the ecosystem, flickers help control populations of harmful insects and their nesting habits contribute to the biodiversity of their habitats, providing homes for other species that reuse their old nests.

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