yellow-shafted flicker

noun

yel·​low-shaft·​ed flicker ˈye-lō-ˌshaf-təd- 

ˈye-lə-

: a flicker of eastern North America that is golden yellow on the underside of the tail and wings, has a red mark on the nape, and in the male has a black streak on each cheek

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

yellow-shafted flicker

noun

yel·​low-shaft·​ed flicker

ˌyel-ō-ˌshaf-təd-,

ˌyel-ə-

: a flicker of the form found in the more eastern parts of North America that is golden yellow on the underside of the tail and wings, has a red mark on the back of the neck, and in the male has a black streak on each side of the base of the bill

called also yellowhammer