New Bird in Backyard

[TomTelford]

Good morning,

Saw about 4 of these in my backyard east of Oshawa this morning and I can't find it in any of my guides.  General description is between pigeon and grouse size, ground-like, the photo shows the back plumage with a red stripe on the nape but there is also a large black area on the upper chest.  Can't remember much of the head details and I never got within 150' of them before they flew off.


How do you add an image here?

[Faltorvo]

Yup i have an idea, check under your woodpecker section for ( Northern flicker).

[TomTelford]

It would be helpful if I could figure out how to add an image to this post, any help would be appreciated.  

As for the Norther Flicker, maybe, but it seemed to be more of a ground bird.  All the shots of a Flicker that I have are on tree trunks.  The red nape is a band around the back of the neck which is only visible occassionally depending on the pose of the bird.  

They seemed to be going after the worms in my back yard.

Tom.

[GStuart]

Despite its being a woodpecker, the Northern Flicker spends a great deal of time on the ground.  It really is your best choice.

[TomTelford]

A Northern Flicker it is then, thanks.

And here I thought I might have something unusual...  Oh well.  Back to watching my pair of cardinals feed each other.


Tom.

[Cody]

How do you add an image here?

If you have a link for your picture (E.g. Photobucket, Flickr) then:

1.Copy the link from the website.

2.Click the IMG sign on the forum while you are making a post.

3.Paste the link

4.Click on IMG again.

[Faltorvo]

Though i would not term NF as rare, i would also not rate them as dime o dozen.

Yes the NF loves to feed like a robin.