Okay, i closed my last post because it didn't post the picture. This bird was squatting down in our backyard in the bishop area of Owens valley California. it had red undersides to its wings just like its head. it was larger than a quail but smaller than a chicken and it flew really well because right after this picture it took off.
Hi sube, It's a Northern Flicker.
http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker/id
This message was edited Feb 13, 2010 9:44 PM
Agree Northern Flicker, red-shafted form.
awesome, cool bird....thanks for the info
