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Red-breasted Sapsucker Identification
Red-breasted Sapsucker Photos and Videos
Adult
Medium-sized woodpecker with a red head and breast and a white spot in front of the eye. A large vertical white patch is usually visible on the folded wing. Lacks black on the breast. Sexes alike.
© Grace Oliver | Macaulay LibraryWashington, April 27, 2017
Juvenile
Juveniles are washed in brown with a darker back and a vertical white wing patch.
© Jody Wells | Macaulay LibraryBritish Columbia, July 07, 2017
Adult
Breeds in evergreen and deciduous forests.
© Peter Hawrylyshyn | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 06, 2017
Adult
Drills a series of parallel rows to access tree sap. Note red head and breast and vertical white wing patch.
© Greg Gillson | Macaulay LibraryOregon, May 15, 2010
Adult
© Jay McGowan | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 19, 2012
Adult
Nests in holes in trees. Males and females look alike.
© Nick Rosen | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, June 14, 2013
Adult
Drills series of parallel rows to access sap, which it laps up with it tongue.
© Paul Fenwick | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, January 07, 2017
Adult
© Larry Arbanas | Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, January 01, 2005
Adult Description
- Medium-sized woodpecker.
- Red head and breast.
- White stripe running up side.
Immature Description
Juvenile similar, but head all dark brown.Relative Size
robin-sizedMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 7.9-8.7 in (20-22 cm)
- Weight: 1.9-2.2 oz (53.1-63.5 g)
- Wingspan: 14.6-16.0 in (37-40.6 cm)
Species in This Family
Woodpeckers(Order: Piciformes, Family:Picidae)
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