Bird
Northern flicker
Colaptes auratus
Habitat
Fort Mandan
Conservation
Secure
First Observed
1805-04-11
Lewis’s “lark woodpecker” was likely the northern subspecies of “yellow-shafted” or Northern Flicker common to the east.
In the NPS atlas of species the expedition described
Northern flicker
Lewis’ “lark woodpecker” was likely the northern subspecies of “yellow-shafted” or Northern Flicker common to the east. Described at Fort Mandan.
Source: National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Park Atlas.
Recent sightings
Where it’s being seen today
25 research-grade iNaturalist observations between 2016–2026. Most recent: 2026-02-02. Sourced from Terrain360 trail captures, cached locally.
