This Spotlight Bird episode is about the Northern Flicker, another bird whose pigmentation depends on what type of carotenoids it eats. Still confusing to you? Once you finish listening to this episode, for more on carotenoids, check out our episode last week on House Finches.

This beautiful photograph by Christian Hagenlocher of a Northern Flicker was taken at Union Bay Natural Area, a great place to go birding. 

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We are pleased to announce that Christian Hagenlocher will appear on an episode soon!