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Northern Flicker in Arizona

Colaptes auratus — Picidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
184,801Observations

About Northern Flicker in Arizona

Northern Flicker is a North American backyard bird.

In Arizona, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Northern Flicker in Arizona

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyPicidae
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Best Time to See Northern Flicker in Arizona

January
Peak
February
Peak
March
Peak
April
Peak
May
Peak
June
Peak
July
Peak
August
Peak
September
Peak
October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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Northern Flicker in Arizona: Quick Facts

The Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) is a common bird in Arizona. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Phoenix and throughout Arizona, knowing the seasonal patterns of Northern Flicker can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Arizona using the related birds section.