Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · August 2028

Northern Flicker (Yellowhammer)

Colaptes auratus

Official bird of Alabama. Good silhouette (woodpecker on trunk); yellow wing shafts are a fun color cue for kids.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Alabama
Coloring poseGood silhouette (woodpecker on trunk); yellow wing shafts are a fun color cue for kids.

Hear this bird

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

Play calls on All About BirdsWikipedia overview

How to know it

Fun facts

Alabama

Joined the U.S.: 1819 (1819-12-14)

Alabama joined the Union in 1819. This southern state's bird is the Northern Flicker.

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State-bird note

Official name Yellowhammer; AOU common name Northern Flicker. Separate state game bird: Wild turkey (1980).

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