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Gilded vs Northern Flicker - Chiricahua Mountain, SE Arizona (1 Viewer)

Gander

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I think this one is a Gilded, but I know there are issues with hybridisation. Under wings and undertail base both appear to be yellow as opposed to the Northern's red colouration. It does not have the grey cap of the Northern (Yellow shafted) or the black moustache, Bib shape is the thing giving me slight doubt.
 

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