Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
 (L 8.5" WS 16" WT 1.8 oz)
As named, they drill holes in
trees to eat sap...as well as
insects and berries.
Males have a
red throat.
Robin Carter, XC1399
Thatcher Forest Preserve
River Forest, IL
10Apr10
The Oldsquaw is a furtive Yellow-Bellied
Sapsuckerthat displays a red throat
and tries to suck the life out of trees.
        (Gene Williamson)
Columbus Park
Chicago
13Apr2011
Morton Arboretum
Lisle, IL
01Apr2010