The Red-shafted Flicker is a medium-sized woodpecker found primarily in the western regions of North America. It is easily recognizable by its striking plumage, featuring a brownish body with black spots and a distinctive red patch on the nape of its neck. This bird is known for its unique behavior of foraging on the ground for ants and beetles, which makes it different from many other woodpecker species that primarily feed on trees. These flickers are part of the larger family of woodpeckers, which includes various species known for their pecking habits. The Red-shafted Flicker is particularly noted for its bright red underwings and tail feathers, which are visible during flight. They are often seen in open woodlands, grasslands