Northern Flicker

The Northern Flicker is a fairly common to common statewide breeder. Breeding habitat usually consists of cavities in dead snags of trees in savannas, along forest edges or marshland edges. BCN Survey trends in 2013 showed a moderate decline, but now show a slight, but significant increase. This species may compete with European Starlings and other cavity nesters for suitable habitat. They are frequently encountered in burned areas, and prefer wooded areas with an open structure. Photo: © Eric Secker