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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Red-breasted Sapsucker

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1 month ago door Frauke
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The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a strikingly colored woodpecker of western North America, characterized by its extensive red head and chest. It is a proficient driller of sap wells in various tree species.
Where to spot
Inhabits coniferous and mixed forests along the Pacific Coast of North America, from southeastern Alaska south to California. Some populations migrate short distances to lower elevations or southern California for winter.
How to spot
Locate by searching for rows of small, orderly holes drilled into tree trunks, especially on fruit trees, maples, or conifers. Listen for its distinctive nasal 'churr' call and irregular, often slowing, drumming.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range, and during winter in its migratory range. They are most active during the day, particularly in the mornings.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sphyrapicus ruber 80410605.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species can be found foraging on garden feeders during winter, especially those offering suet or sugar water, which mimics their natural sap diet.
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Frauke
Frauke
1 month ago
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sitka, Alaska
Spotted Red-breasted Sapsucker
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Jeffrey
Jeffrey
1 month ago
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sechelt, British Columbia
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