RED- BREASTED SAPSUCKER

Artist: Sandy Stewart
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RED- BREASTED SAPSUCKER

The Red-Breasted Sapsucker is 20-22 cm ( 8-9 in) long. It’s wingspan is 37-40 cm ( 15- 16in) and it weighs approximately 39- 68 grams ( 1.39 – 2.4 ounces).
Both sexes look alike.

The Red-Breasted Sapsucker forages for insects by gleaning, probing, prying, tapping, and flycatching. Drills series of shallow holes in bark of tree, licks up sap.

Humming Birds of several species make use of the Sapucker feeding holes and come to rely on them. The Rufous Humming Bird is closely associated with the Red-Breasted Sapsucker. It nests near the sap wells and may follow the woodpecker around during the day, feeding on the wells, the sapsucker keeps flowing.

The Red-Breasted Sapsucker nests in a cavity in a dead tree or dead branch. No nest material added to cavity. They lay 4-7 white egss.

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RED- BREASTED SAPSUCKER by Sandy Stewart

richardredhawk

great shot
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you richard!
eaglewatcher

Beautiful shot—awesome detail
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you muchly Michael!
Antanas

beautiful capture
Kimberley Davitt

incredible detail

wonderful
David Friederich

This is a very nice shot, Sandy. I like it a lot better than mine.
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you David! Your’s is nice too,...it’s just a little more shaded and under cooler light.
davidmilne

Brilliant!! Excellent work as always Sandy!!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you very much David, Antanas, Kimberley and John for your kind comments!!!
photosbylefty

what a lovely image Sandy, the feather detail is marvelous
Helene Kippert

Beautiful shot!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Helene!
Kenny Gulley Jr.

gorgeous! i think he’s spotted you
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Kenny! Yes, he was very aware of my presence and he actually allowed me me up to a foot away!
Alan Findlater

very nice work well done
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Alan!
Ryan Houston

Nice work…nice sharp image
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Ryan! I was using my tripod. lol
Jonicool

Wonderful capture!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you very much Jonicool!
Ken Mucke

amazing how he blends right into the tree…excellent shot
Sandy Stewart replied

Thanks once again Ken!
AnnieD

The detail in this is amazing Sandy…...wonderful!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Annie!
William Mason

Nice composition – the texture of the tree complements the image of the bird. Well done!.
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you very much William!
AnaCBStudio

Gorgeous capture…beautiful colors and details
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you AnaCBStudio!
EnVee

excellent capture. wonderful natural realm
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Nancy! The Sapsucker visited this tree on a regular basis and I enjoyed his presence.
Sharon Hammond

A lovely capture of this beautiful bird
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Sharon!
Derek1972

Great shot and clarity!!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Derek!
Glen Allen

excellent
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you Glen!
Rajdev D

Another great work
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you muchly Rajdev! :)
Angie McKenzie

stunning!! and another fave!
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you very much Angie! :)
Peter Denness

A great shot, and a great name
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you so kindly! The Sapsuckers visit and tap holes in my Lilac tree. I end up having to cut the trees down lower, due them dying as a result, but getting some shots of them makes it all worthwhile! Thankfully new shoots are forever growing from the bottom. : )
Phillip Weyers

Beautiful bird and capture… interesting description also.
Sandy Stewart replied

Thank you so kindly Phillip Weyers! : )