Identification

by Nadine
(Harmony NJ)

I just saw a bird in my yard with a speckled breast and belly (white with brown spots), a bright yellow tail and an orange stripe around its head. I'm not a birder at all but it caught my eye and I'm curious about what it may have been. Thanks!

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Feb 15, 2017
 Backyard bird NEW
by: Judy-Seattle

Hi Nandine. I think your visitor may have been.a Yellow-shafted Nothern Flicker..

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