RESEARCH

Plumage Pattern Inspiration

Look at this wonder of nature! This majestic Male Northern Flicker Woodpecker was captured but wildlife enthusiast Jason Paluck. 

There are over 100 common names for the northern flicker, including clape, gaffer woodpecker, harry-wicket, heigh-ho, wake-up, walk-up, wick-up, yarrup, and gawker bird. Many of these names reflect its signature call.