About Red-breasted Sapsucker
Solitary animal, only coming together to breedOmnivorous, eating a variety of sap, insects, and small invertebratesMigrates between breeding and wintering groundsDrills sapwells in trees to feed on sap
Size
19 - 23 cm
Weight
40 - 60 g
Lifespan
up to 5-7 years
Diet
Omnivorous, eating a variety of sap, insects, and small invertebrates
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Climate change
Additional Notes
The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a widespread and relatively common species, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and degradation, and climate change.
Distribution
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Pacific Northwest
North America • United States, Canada
The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a migratory species, breeding in the Pacific coastal regions of North America and wintering in the southwestern United States and Mexico.