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The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) is a distinctive migratory woodpecker native to North America, particularly known for its unique feeding habits that include drilling sap wells in trees. This mid-sized bird, with its striking plumage and characteristic red forehead, plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by providing sap access to other species and controlling insect populations.

Both male and female Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers have a red patch on their foreheads. Males also have a red throat. This species resembles the Hairy Woodpecker but does not have the red patch on the back of its head.

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Characteristics