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Introduction
What the Northern Flicker Looks Like
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Northern Flicker
The length of the Northern Flicker is from 11.0 inches to 12.2 inches (27.9 cm to 31.0 cm).
The weight of the Northern Flicker is from 3.9 ounces to 5.6 ounces (110.6 grams to 158.8 grams).
The wingspan of the Northern Flicker is from 16.5 inches to 20.1 inches (41.9 cm to 51.1 cm).
Pictures of the Northern Flicker
Feeding Behavior of the Northern Flicker
hops on the ground, climbs tree trunks and limbs, and on occasion flies out to collect insects in the air as it forages.
Also will perch in outer branches to eat fruits and berries.
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What the Northern Flicker Likes to Eat
The Northern Flicker feeds on the following:
- ants
- beetles
- termites
- caterpillars
- other insects
- fruits
- berries
- seeds
- nuts
Where To Find the Northern Flicker
You can find the Northern Flicker in the following habitats:
- Open forests
- woodlots
- groves
- towns
- semi-open country
How to Attract Northern Flicker to Your Backyard
To attract Northern Flickers to your backyard, use these types of feeders:
- suet cage feeders
- large hopper feeders
- platform feeders
To attract Northern Flickers to your backyard, use these foods:
- black oil sunflower seeds
- hulled sunflower seeds
- safflower
- suet
- cracked corn
- peanuts
- peanut hearts
- millet