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

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

😍 This northern flicker is rockin’ a ton of polka dots, and thanks to the design of our Smart Woodpecker Feeder, you can admire them in all their glory! Did you know that setting up various feeders will invite a variety of glorious birds to your yard? 🐦 Talk about a biodiversity boost, not just for your place, but for the whole planet! 👋 Give nature a hand: https://bit.ly/3mAQQOw | Birdbuddy