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Northern Flicker in Illinois

Colaptes auratus — Picidae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Northern Flicker in Illinois

Northern Flicker is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Northern Flicker in Illinois

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 Illinois

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Other birds in Illinois

Birds you might also encounter in Illinois.

DW
Downy WoodpeckerDryobates pubescensYear-round
RW
Red-bellied WoodpeckerMelanerpes carolinusYear-round
DW
Downy WoodpeckerDryobates pubescens
AR
American RobinTurdus migratorius
NC
Northern CardinalCardinalis cardinalis
BC
Black-capped ChickadeePoecile atricapillus

Northern Flicker in other states

NDNorth DakotaSDSouth DakotaNENebraskaKSKansasMNMinnesotaIAIowaMOMissouriWIWisconsin

Northern Flicker in Illinois: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Chicago and throughout Illinois, 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 Illinois using the related birds section.