What is another word for colaptes?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒlapts] (IPA) 
Colaptes is a genus of woodpeckers consisting of nine species found in North and South America. The most common species is the Northern Flicker, but there are several synonyms used in various regions. In North America, the yellow-shafted flicker is also known as the common flicker. The gilded flicker is found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. The Andean flicker is located in the Andes Mountains in South America. The Campo flicker can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Other synonyms for Colaptes include the flicker, yellowhammer, and yarup. Regardless of which synonym is used, all species in the Colaptes genus are known for their distinctive bright plumage and vehement drumming on trees, making them a sight to behold in the wild.
