Northern Flicker

Another bird from my backyard -- the Northern Flicker. It's a woodpecker. Notice its black bib, spotted belly, and red nape. The black whisker or mustache stripe on its face identifies this one as a male. 

It does not come to the feeder for seeds. I see it either in trees foraging for insects, or on the grounds poking at ants, which are a major component of its diet. Click to enlarge.

Here it is picking up a bit of debris to check for insects. 

I always feel lucky whenever I spot a flicker -- such a snazzy little surprise.