10K views · 1.2K reactions | 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 | Facebook

Big thanks to this Northern Flicker that flew directly at one of our trail cameras, perched atop a shrubby draw, thus providing the perfect opportunity to showcase the mesmerizing, undulating flight pattern common to most woodpeckers (stick around for the super slo-mo clip). The gliding periods between staccato wingbeat bursts is believed to serve several functions, primary among them energy conservation. As relatively large foraging birds, those mid-flight rest periods help woodpeckers maximize

Northern Flicker | Srikanth Boga Photography