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help ...what kind of bird is this?

Last post 05-23-2008, 2:24 PM by Corbett. 5 replies.
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  •  05-22-2008, 7:34 PM 39655

    help ...what kind of bird is this?

    My first reaction when seeing this bird was:

    I have never seen a woodpecker on the ground before.  Size of bird, bill and action using bill was all common with a woodpecker.  This bird was brown in color.  Had a red patch at nape, and a black band across chest.  Was unable to get photo.  He was seen in Eastern, Upper NY State.  Can you help identify?

    There was NO WHITE on this bird.  Coloring was: different shades of brown with a black band across chest.  Red patch on back of head area, not top of head or side, but nap area.  (like back of neck)

    Barb in NY
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  •  05-22-2008, 7:42 PM 39656 in reply to 39655

    Re: help ...what kind of bird is this?

    Sounds like a female yellow-shafted northern flicker.

  •  05-22-2008, 9:17 PM 39667 in reply to 39655

    Re: help ...what kind of bird is this?

    I would also say look at the northern flicker.  They are in the woodpecker family, and spend a lot of time feeding on the ground.

  •  05-22-2008, 10:22 PM 39671 in reply to 39667

    Re: help ...what kind of bird is this?

    Yep sounds good for a northern flicker to me as well.......

  •  05-23-2008, 12:16 PM 39759 in reply to 39655

    Re: help ...what kind of bird is this?

    I say Northern flicker also.

  •  05-23-2008, 2:24 PM 39780 in reply to 39759

    Re: help ...what kind of bird is this?

    I agree. The ground foraging, red nape, and black creseant on neck all points to flicker.
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