![]() Northern Flickers in Indiana also have yellow under feathers hidden in their tail and wing plumage that becomes obvious when they fly, hence the name Yellow-shafted Northern Flicker. Unlike the common woodpecker colors of red, black, and white, the Northern Flicker is a medium-sized brown woodpecker with dark speckles and a red cap on their heads. The Northern Flicker will spend more time hunting on the ground than in trees and don’t care for bird feeders much. ![]() Where To See A Northern Flicker: Northern Indiana.They will also eat beetles, and can be seen eating fruits and nuts. Northern Flicker Diet: Ants from the ground. ![]() Red-bellied Woodpecker Male Red-bellied Woodpecker Woodpeckers are favorites of birdwatchers, not just because of their lovely plumage but because some of their behaviors are unlike any other birds. Indiana is a beautiful state all on its own, but its exciting wildlife makes it an even more fun destination. After reading this post, you’ll be a birdwatcher in no time! 7 Types of Woodpeckers in Indiana To make it easier to identify and appreciate these beautiful birds, we’ve compiled a list of the seven types of woodpeckers in Indiana, their size, what they like to eat, and where they can be found. It’s easy to mistake some woodpeckers for one another, with their similar colorations and behaviors, but these loud birds are more unique than you might think! Some eat sap instead of insects, while others sport impossible-to-miss plumage. Indiana has seven species of woodpeckers that call the state home: Indiana is home to songbirds, hawks, eagles, and even woodpeckers! Not just one type of woodpecker, though. In fact, Indiana has a thriving population of beautiful birds that draw birdwatchers in from all across the country! Male and Female Pileated Woodpeckers That doesn’t mean Indiana is lacking in exciting wildlife to see. Grab some good binoculars or a birding scope and you’ll be identifying these birds quickly.Indiana has many beautiful sights, including thick forests, waterfalls, and lots of farmland. Females have a gray-black forecrown, a flame-red crest, but lack the red streak along the cheek that the males possess. While both sexes appear very similar from a distance, a key distinction is the red streak along the cheek of the male. ![]() Pileated woodpeckers are common in Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes and with a little work, it’s not difficult to distinguish between male and female birds. Dead or dying trees (snags) on your property may attract the bird and they have been known to visit bird feeders. Look for Pileated Woodpeckers in stands of mature forest with plenty of dead trees and downed logs-deep excavations into rotten wood are telltale signs of this species. Take a walk through any Michigan forest and you’ll more than likely notice these distinctive holes. These holes actually serve as shelter for other animals such as screech owls, chickadees, wood ducks and bats. The result are unique rectangular holes left in the wood. Pileated woodpeckers feed mostly on Carpenter ants and can be seen and heard whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of prey. Signs of these birds in the Michigan forests are all around. Generally the size of a crow, they have a 30 inch wingspan and have been measured at 15.7 to 19.3 inches long. Easily recognized by it’s black body, white stripes down the neck and most notably, its fiery red crest, this woodpecker is one of the largest woodpecker in the world. In mid winter, with the foliage from the beech, oak, maple and other deciduous trees gone, a wintering bird in Michigan can be more easily seen The Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus).
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