Northern Flicker 



412a. Northern Flicker — Colaptrs auratus 

 luteus. 



Robin-size, larger. Length 12 inches. 



Male — A large black patch across the breast; 

 rump white (showing conspicuously in flight) ; un- 

 derpays buffy with round black spots; tail mostly 

 yellow below; a black stripe on the side of the 

 throat; bright red on back of neck; back biownish 

 gray, barred with black. Female — Similar, but 

 without black streaks at sides of throat. 



Often seen on ground in quest of ants. This 

 woodpecker has a great variety of calls, also many 

 local names; of the latter, "high-holer" is perhaps 

 the most familiar. 



636. Black and White Warbler — Mniotilta 

 var'ta. 



Smaller than sparrow. Length s T A inches. 



Male — Black and white. Female — Similar to 

 male, but without black throat. 



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