A Lot of Birds Will Avoid Them But Not the Northern Flicker

????Northern Flicker Overview ▶️ https://youtu.be/ommzXuEL54s
This boldly marked polka dot bird is a pretty odd character. Unlike most woodpeckers, A Northern Flicker's main diet consists of ants. They would be a great bird to have around if you got yourself an ant problem. To learn what they like to eat and how to attract them check out the Full overview video above.

Common questions people may have:
What do Northern Flickers like to eat?
What's different about Norther Flickers?
Why are Northern Flickers most often found on the ground?
Why don't Norther Flicker peck trees?
How to attract a Northern Flicker

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