Gilded Flicker (Noun)
Meaning
Southwestern United States bird like the yellow-shafted flicker but lacking the red neck.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gilded flicker can be found in the Sonoran Desert and other parts of the Southwestern United States.
- A gilded flicker's call is often described as a loud, cackling laugh-like sound.
- The woodpecker family, including the gilded flicker, play a significant role in maintaining the balance of the desert ecosystem.
- Ornithologists and birdwatchers often note the similarities between the gilded flicker and the yellow-shafted flicker, but the gilded flicker lacks the distinctive red neck.
- Residents in Arizona often observe the gilded flicker pecking at trees in search of insects, especially during the dry summer months.