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The Gilded Flicker is common in the Sonoran Desert.
Birds
Probably the most famous bird of the Sonoran Desert is the roadrunner. But this desert is also a great habitat for doves, quail, hummingbirds, cactus wrens, Gila woodpeckers and cardinals.
The Gilded Flicker makes its home in the Sonoran Desert and has adapted well to the desert environment. Large birds like owls, hawks and vultures help maintain a balance in the rodent population by eating small animals like mice.