Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus varius

The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker found in North America. It has a distinctive black and white plumage with a bright red cap and throat patch in males. This species is known for its habit of drilling rows of small holes in trees to feed on sap and insects. It also eats fruits and berries. The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is typically found in deciduous and mixed forests, where it nests in tree cavities. It is known for its distinctive drumming and mewing calls during the breeding season. This species is migratory, with populations breeding in North America and wintering in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Habitat: Deciduous and mixed forests