Sapsucker Collection

Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) adult feeding on tree sap from shallow wells it has drilled in bark of Curl-leaf Mountain-mahogany (Cercocarpus ledifoius), Lee Vining Canyon, California

Yellow-bellied sapsucker, Sphyrapicus varius, male 1, female 2, and young 3. Chromolithograph after an ornithological illustration by John James Audubon from Benjamin Harry Warrens Report

Hairy woodpecker, downy woodpecker and red-bellied
Hairy woodpecker, Dryobates villosus, male 1, downy woodpecker, Dryobates pubescens, male 2 and female 3, and red-bellied woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus, male 4

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), male drumming, long exposure, New York, USA, April

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Canada, British Columbia, Red-naped Sapsucker, male, food, flight, nest. Date: 04/02/2006

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Canada, British Columbia, Red-naped Sapsucker, male, food, nest. Date: 04/02/2006

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Canada, British Columbia, Red-naped Sapsucker, female, flight, nest. Date: 04/02/2006

Sapsucker bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, Red-naped Sapsucker on Aspen tree
Wyoming, Sublette County, Red-naped Sapsucker on Aspen tree

USA, Washington State. A male Williamsons Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) leaves its nest hole, while the female waits with ants in bill for the chicks. Eastern Cascade mountains

Red-naped sapsuckerwith hole / nest in aspen tree
Red-Naped Sapsucker with nest in aspen tree

Red-naped sapsucker feeding young in Aspen tree hole
Red-Naped Sapsucker feeding young in aspen tree hole

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Red-breasted sapsucker on paper birch tree. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Red-breasted Sapsucker - on oak tree (Sphyrapicus ruber) Date:

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Immature bird in it's first winter - December (Sphyrapicus varius) Date:

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Painted Redstart - feeding at a sapwell made by a Red-breasted Sapsucker (Myioborus pictus) Date:

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Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) Date:

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Williamson's Sapsucker - female at nest hole (Sphyrapicus thyroideus) Date:

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Williamson's Sapsucker - male at nesting cavity in summer - July Colorado, USA. Date:

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) Date:

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) immature, clinging to palm tree trunk with sap wells, Zapata Peninsula, Matanzas Province, Cuba, March

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - April - CT - USA
JZ-3565 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker April - CT - USA Sphyrapicus varius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Williamson's Sapsucker, Sphyrapicus thyroideus. Washington in July
JZ-3340 Williamson's Sapsucker Washington in July, USA Sphyrapicus thyroideus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
JZ-2365 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Sphyrapicus varius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Red-naped Sapsucker
JZ-2139 Red-naped Sapsucker Sphyrapicus nuchalis Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - at sap well Hamden, Connecticut, USA
JZ-2048 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - at sap well Hamden, Connecticut, USA. Sphurapicus varius Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Red-naped Sapsucker -Juveniles perched on tree trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark
CAN-2287 Red-naped Sapsucker - Juveniles perched on tree trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark over a period of years Montana

Red-naped Sapsucker - Perched on tree trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark over a
CAN-2286 Red-naped Sapsucker - Perched on tree trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark over a period of years Montana

Red-naped Sapsucker -Juvenile perched on tree trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark over
CAN-2285 Red-naped Sapsucker - Juvenile perched on trunk where rows of shallow holes have been drilled in the tree bark over a period of years Montana

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The sapsucker, a fascinating woodpecker species, captivates with its unique feeding habits and vibrant plumage. One such member is the Red-breasted sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber), as it delicately feeds on tree sap from shallow holes it has drilled. Its red breast stands out against the green foliage, creating a stunning visual contrast. Another notable the Yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), known for its distinctive yellow belly and black-and-white striped head. This bird's drumming behavior can be witnessed in New York, USA during April when males create rhythmic beats to attract mates. In addition to these two species, other woodpeckers like the Hairy woodpecker, Downy woodpecker, and Red-bellied woodpecker also share similar traits with their sapsucking counterparts. They all possess strong bills designed for drilling into trees to extract sap or search for insects. The beauty of nature unfolds further as we observe a male Yellow-bellied Sapsucker drumming in New York State under long exposure photography. The resulting image captures both movement and stillness simultaneously. Traveling westward to Wyoming's Sublette County reveals another captivating sight – a Red-naped Sapsucker perched on an Aspen tree. Its presence adds vibrancy to the landscape while showcasing its preference for this particular tree species. Meanwhile, Washington State boasts sightings of a male Williamson's Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus thyroideus). With its striking black-and-white plumage adorned by patches of red on its throat and crown, this bird exemplifies nature's artistry at its finest. Nesting behaviors are also observed among these remarkable creatures; one can spot a Red-naped sapsucker diligently excavating holes or nests within Aspen trees while providing sustenance for their young ones inside those very same cavities.