Which woodpecker often feeds on ants on the ground and has spotted plumage?

Northern Flicker | Downy Woodpecker | Hairy Woodpecker | Pileated Woodpecker

Which habitat do flickers prefer?

Open woodlands, edges, and lawns | Deep ocean | Alpine peaks | Desert flats

What do northern flickers primarily eat?

Ants, beetles, and other invertebrates | seeds | fish | rocks

Which field mark helps identify flickers?

Spotted belly and often red or yellow undertail | Solid color | No spots | Long tail

Which sign indicates flicker presence?

Ground foraging for ants and loud call notes | Large hoof prints | Shells on shore | Bird nests

Quiz Answers

Northern Flicker. The northern flicker often feeds on ants on the ground and shows spotted plumage with a barred back.

Open woodlands, edges, and lawns. Flickers prefer open woodlands, edges, and lawns where they forage on the ground for ants.

Ants, beetles, and other invertebrates. Flickers feed mainly on ants, beetles, and other ground invertebrates.

Spotted belly and often red or yellow undertail. Flickers show a spotted belly and often red or yellow undertail depending on subspecies.

Ground foraging for ants and loud call notes indicate northern flicker presence.

Quiz Level Rated Medium for Advanced Minds about Bird