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Red-breasted sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber

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.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Auburn, Washington, United States

Spotted on May 1, 2021
Submitted on Aug 15, 2021

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