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One notable participant is the Northern flicker (Colaptes auratus), one of the noisiest spring birds. The Northern flicker is a woodpecker, a stunningly beautiful and common backyard bird.

Part of the woodpecker family, the northern flicker, often known as the common flicker, is a medium-sized bird you can easily find in North America. It is among the few woodpecker species that ...

It's the northern flicker (Colaptes auratus), whose social media manager is tweeting away at @northernflick. That's why I'm personally endorsing the northern flicker for #VanCityBird.

The northern flicker is a common permanent resident of the Ada area and is this week’s featured creature.

What Happened to the Northern Lights? A geomagnetic storm that was forecast to produce streaks of colorful light across much of the country was weaker than expected.

Actress Valerie Mahaffey from "Northern Exposure" and "Desperate Housewives" died on May 30 after losing her battle with cancer.

The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were visible throughout Michigan late Monday and early Tuesday. Here are some photos.

Valerie Mahaffey, a veteran actress whose myriad TV roles included Northern Exposure (for which she won an Emmy), Desperate Housewives and Young Sheldon, died on Friday after a battle with cancer ...

A Calgary couple is frustrated by damage caused by a Northern Flicker, a kind of woodpecker that has been pecking holes in the stucco of their home.

Wildlife experts say nest boxes beat trapping, killing the birds, for many reasons BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Knock, knock! Are your northern flicker neighbors causing a ruckus this spring? Think Wild ...