flicker
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- noun
- /ˈflɪkər/
- US
- Many birdwatchers enjoy observing the flicker as it forages and interacts with other woodpecker species.
- northern flicker
- flicker woodpecker
- yellow-shafted flicker
Examples
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I get the Ladderback and the Northern Flicker in my yard regularly.
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Best of all, it attracts creeping birds like nuthatches, woodpeckers, and flickers.
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The northern flicker is known for its distinctive spotted underparts and its preference for feeding on the ground.
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During my hike, I spotted a flicker searching for insects in the leaf litter.
Synonyms
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A bird with a strong beak that makes holes in trees to find insects
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A large North American woodpecker with a red neck and yellow underwings and tail
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A large woodpecker in eastern North America with a red neck and yellow undersides on its wings and tail
Compounds
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A large woodpecker with yellow feathers under its wings and tail and a red patch on its neck
- Specialized
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A large woodpecker with red feathers under its wings and on its tail that lives in the western United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Flicker the bird was named for its quick 'flicking' movements and shares the same root flick. So the woodpecker is called a flicker because it often 'flicks' its tail or wings while feeding, which helps you remember the name.