Colaptes Auratus Collection

Colaptes auratus, northern flicker
Plate 37 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Common kingfisher, Alcedo ispida, and northern flicker or yellowhammer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an
FLO4685133 Common kingfisher, Alcedo ispida, and northern flicker or yellowhammer. Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d'Orbigny's

Red-shafted flicker feeding its chick, Montana, USA

Canada, British Columbia, Boundary Bay, red-shafted flicker, first winter

Red-shafted flicker chick on the lookout for a parent, Montana, USA

Yellowstone National Park, a young northern flicker peeks out of its nest hole

Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus) perched, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. July

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Female Northern Flicker Chick peering out cavity in aspen snagg

Northern Flicker, Pennsylvania, USA

Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
6338344 Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); (add.info.: Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus. Flicker, male 1, female 2)

Yellowstone National Park, a female northern flicker emerges from its nest hole

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young male Northern Flicker peering from it s
USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Young male Northern Flicker peering from its nest cavity in an old burnt tree

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male Northern Flicker sitting at the entrance to it s
USA, Wyoming, Sublette County. Male Northern Flicker sitting at the entrance to its cavity nest

Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) male in Winterberry bush (Ilex verticillata) in winter, Marion County, Illinois

Male Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus, Kentucky

Close-up of Northern Flicker plumage
Close-up detail of Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) plumage; Montana, United States of America

Female Northern Flicker, Colaptes auratus

Female Northern Flicker (Colaptes Auratus) Greeted By Young In Nest In The Cavity Of A Tree; New Mexico, Usa

Canada, British Columbia. Adult female Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) flies to nest hole in aspen tree

USA, Wyoming, Lincoln County, a Northern Flicker sits at the nest cavity in a cottonwood
Usa, Wyoming, Lincoln County, a Northern Flicker sits at the nest cavity in a cottonwood tree

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Male Northern Flicker peering from nest cavity
Wyoming, Sublette County, Male Northern Flicker peering from nest cavity

USA. Washington State. Adult female Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) feeds a male
USA, Washington State. Adult female Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) feeds a male chick at nest

Canada, British Columbia. Adult male Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) at nesthole
Canada, British Columbia. Adult male Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) at nest hole with chicks

Northern Flicker balanced on the bark of a Ponderosa

Picture No. 11066976
Northern Flicker female January. Connecticut, USA. Date:

USA, Washington State. Male Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) flies to nest in Kirkland, WA. (Large format sizes available)

A Northern Flicker (red-shafted) (Colaptes auratus)

Picture No. 10984496
Northern Flicker Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA (Colaptes auratus) Date:

North America, USA, Minnesota, Northern Flicker Flying

Canada, British Columbia. Male adult Red-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus) flies from nest with fecal sac

Northern Flicker
JZ-2122 Northern Flicker Colaptes auratus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The vibrant Colaptes auratus, also known as the northern flicker, can be found in various locations across North America. In Yellowstone National Park, a young northern flicker curiously peeks out of its nest hole, showcasing its adorable charm. Meanwhile, in Kentucky, a male Northern Flicker proudly displays its striking plumage against the backdrop of nature's beauty. Acadia National Park in Maine becomes a temporary perch for another Northern Flicker. This time it is observed perched gracefully on a branch during the warm month of July. Moving westward to Sublette County in Wyoming, we witness a female Northern Flicker chick cautiously peering out from its cozy cavity. Venturing further north to British Columbia, Canada, an adult female Northern Flicker takes flight with grace and elegance amidst picturesque surroundings. Back in Yellowstone National Park once again, this time we witness the emergence of a female northern flicker from her secure nest hole - truly a sight to behold. Returning to Sublette County in Wyoming yet again reveals more fascinating moments with these avian wonders. A young male Northern Flicker curiously peers out from his hiding spot while another male confidently sits at the entrance of his own nest hole nearby. In winter months when landscapes transform into snowy wonderlands even Lincoln County experiences encounters with these magnificent birds. Here we find a male Northern Flicker seeking shelter within the branches of Winterberry bush (Ilex verticillata). Finally, our journey concludes as we stumble upon yet another captivating scene - this time witnessing a Northern Flicker sitting comfortably at its nest cavity nestled within an ancient cottonwood tree trunk. These glimpses into the life and habitat remind us of nature's intricate beauty and diversity that exists right before our eyes - if only we take the time to appreciate it fully.