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Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
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Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus
Northern flicker, Colaptes auratus. Flicker, male 1, female 2. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania, E.K. Mayers, Harrisburg, 1890
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This chromolithograph depicts a male and two female Northern Flickers (Colaptes auratus), a common woodpecker species found in North America. The intricately detailed illustration, created as part of Benjamin Harry Warren's Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania in 1890, was based on an original ornithological drawing by the renowned naturalist John James Audubon. The male Northern Flicker, with its striking black, white, and red plumage, is perched on a tree trunk, alert and watchful. The two females, displaying their brown and black speckled feathers, are shown in flight, their wings spread wide, revealing the distinctive white patches on their primary feathers. Northern Flickers are known for their unique behavior, including their ability to flick their long, barbed tongues to catch insects and their preference for feeding on the ground rather than on tree trunks like most woodpeckers. They are also known to roost in tree cavities, old woodpecker holes, or even in abandoned woodpecker nesting sites. The Northern Flicker's diet consists mainly of insects, such as beetles, ants, and caterpillars, as well as fruits and seeds. They are an important part of the ecosystem, providing a valuable service by controlling insect populations. This beautiful 19th-century lithograph is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that characterized ornithological illustrations of the time. It offers a glimpse into the natural world of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the diverse bird species that inhabit our planet.
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