Based on 1,921 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, Northern Flicker is most often recorded in October; in Utah it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #20 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Colaptes auratus
Northern Flicker in Utah by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Utah in October
Red-tailed Hawk
Common Raven
Dark-eyed Junco
Mallard
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Black-billed Magpie
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Places to look in Utah
State ParkDead Horse Point State Park
State ParkGoosenecks State Park
State ParkGoblin Valley State Park
National ForestDixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
State ParkKodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does Northern Flicker appear in Utah?
Mainly September–August, with the most records in October.
How common is Northern Flicker in Utah?
It ranks #20 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Utah (1,921 records in our sample).