4120. Colaptes auratus luteus 

 NORTHERN FUCKER. 12 inches 



Male and Female alike. Above brown, barred with black ; red 

 patch on back of head ; rump white, conspicuous in flight. Below 

 lighter brown spotted with black ; broad black crescent across 

 breast ; yellow under the wings and tail. 



Called Golden-winged Woodpecker, etc. Often seen on the ground 

 searching for ants, a favorite food. Common in Massachusetts 

 through the year. 



Note. Wick, wick, wick, many times rapidly repeated. 



Nest. In holes in trees. 



Breeds. Throughout New England. 



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