Fort Collins, CO near the edge of the foothills.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:47 PM
Being a newb, im terrible at ID-ing woodpeckers, especially ones where I get only a blurry photo. This one was on the daily dog walk. This guy was pretty big, and I'd like some suggestions, just in case I see him/her again, I can ID more easily!!!! THANKS
Fort Collins, CO near the edge of the foothills.
Fort Collins, CO near the edge of the foothills.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:50 PM
Looks like a Red-shouldered Hawk, judging by the checkerboard pattern on its wings, and the rufous colored flanks.
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:50 PM
also...my guess was Northern Flicker...but he's awful big for that I thought...
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:50 PM
could've definitely been a hawk, thanks!
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:54 PM
that is not a hawk,im pretty sure its a N. flicker. The structure is way off for any hawk species
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 10:59 PM
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:00 PM
I agree.that is not a hawk,im pretty sure its a N. flicker. The structure is way off for any hawk species
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:00 PM
Northern Flicker for me
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Posted 10 August 2012 - 11:17 PM
Flicker was my first thought, too. Don't know from Asian Koels, though.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:03 AM
I'm not seeing a northern flicker here. From overall size, maybe. From how it is setting, maybe. From part of the country, also maybe. But I've never seen northern flickers have that strong rufous color on their lower flanks. On the underpart of their tails, yes, and even occasionally on part of their head, also yes. I just know its one of the few birds of its type that I do get to see with some regularity at certain times of year and at certain places out here in southern California, but like I just said, I've never seen that much rufous color on their lower flanks. But you are in the front range area of Colorado, and some bird species have slight color variations in different part so the country, so you guys may be right.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:08 AM
DHSBirdman, the bird has its wings drooping slightly, the rufous color you're refering to is actually on the shafts of the flight feathers.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:25 AM
Gee, I guess I'm totally nuts but the bird looks like some type of dove or pigeon. Head is too small for any hawk and for flicker as well.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:30 AM
guys, i am 100% sure this is a N. flicker
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 12:52 AM
Yeah, I can't see it being anything but a flicker.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:16 AM
This is absolutely a Red-Shafted Northern Flicker.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 01:49 AM
Thanks so much guys! it's good to have confirmation that at least some of my instincts may be correct ;-) When I first saw it, I thought it was a flicker/woodpecker or something like it, but I've never seen a flicker so I figured it was too big...from what everyone's saying maybe not. I chose to take a pic instead of standing and observing just because I figured he'd fly off fast. Hopefully he comes back around sometime soon :-)
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Total Life Birds: 52!!!!!
recent lifers: Mountain Bluebird, Downy Woodpecker, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, American Wigeon, Bald Eagle
every other bird is a lifer right now! :)
Total Life Birds: 52!!!!!
recent lifers: Mountain Bluebird, Downy Woodpecker, Common Merganser, Common Goldeneye, American Wigeon, Bald Eagle
every other bird is a lifer right now! :)
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 02:25 AM
Flickers are big, chunky woodpeckers, so that would make sense. Bigger than red-bellieds.
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Posted 11 August 2012 - 03:56 AM
After looking closer ...ahem....I agree this isn't a Red-shouldered hawk...or Hawk of any kind for that matter. I was going by the color pattern as I saw it...bad thing to do. Northern Flicker is the best fit. I'll put myself to bed on this one............ 
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