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Red-breasted sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The sexes are alike with this woodpecker. The white spot at the base of the bill in front of the eye is a good identifying characteristic. They feed on the sap of living trees.

Habitat:

Spotted on a deciduous tree at Flaming Geyser State Park. Range along the west coast of N.A.

Reference Links:

Red-breasted sapsucker - Wikipedia

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