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Red-breasted Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus ruber · Uncommon · +3 points per sighting
Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber)

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Habitat and behaviour

Habitat: Forest, woodland, suburbs.
Diet: Insects, sap, nuts.
Best time to spot: Drumming in spring.

When to look

Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.

How rare is it?

The Red-breasted Sapsucker sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the woodpeckers family.

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