That loud drilling sound on the side of your house? It might be a Northern Flicker — the most widespread woodpecker species in North America. We have more info, audio, and more, including how ABC programs help it to thrive: https://abcbirds.org/bird/northern-flicker/ | American Bird Conservancy

Check out this beautiful Northern Flicker taking a dust bath. Birds occasionally use dust to remove excess oil, water, and mites. The process is very similar to humans using shampoo to remove dirt and oil from their hair. | Audubon North Carolina

Northern flickers are something else! 🤩 Not only are these gentle giants one of the few strongly migratory North American woodpeckers, they are more often spotted on the ground, rather than clinging to a tree trunk. Talk about being down-to-earth! | Birdbuddy