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Yellow-shafted Flicker
Colaptes auratus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.4 cm
Weight
136.16666666666666 g
Family
Picidae
Order
Piciformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 136.16666666666666 g | 4.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 25-28 days.
Clutch Size
3-17
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes (Woodpeckers & Toucans) |
| Family | Picidae (Woodpeckers) |
| Genus | Colaptes |
| Species | Colaptes auratus |
Distribution
Yellow-shafted Flicker has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Yellow-shafted Flicker endangered?
The Yellow-shafted Flicker has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow-shafted Flicker nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days. Fledging: 25-28 days.
How big is the Yellow-shafted Flicker?
The Yellow-shafted Flicker has a wingspan of 30.4 cm, weight of 136.16666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Yellow-shafted Flicker belong to?
The Yellow-shafted Flicker (Colaptes auratus) belongs to the order Piciformes and the family Picidae.
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