Wildlife
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.
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.
