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Red-breasted sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The Red-breasted Sapsuckers has a red head and breast. Their upperparts are black barred with white, and they have a prominent white stripe across each black wing. Males and females look much alike.

Habitat:

Spotted at the West Hylebos Wetlands Park.

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Comments (1)

Ah, the culprit of your damaged birch tree spotting. I love the plumage, particularly the red hat :) Wonderful spotting, Brian.

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