yellow-shafted flicker


yel·low–shaft·ed flicker

noun \ˈye-lō-ˌshaf-təd-, ˈye-lə-\

Definition of YELLOW-SHAFTED FLICKER

: a flicker of eastern North America that is golden yellow on the underside of the tail and wings, has a red mark on the nape, and in the male has a black streak on each cheek

First Known Use of YELLOW-SHAFTED FLICKER

1888

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