The Red Breasted Sap Sucker

The Red-breasted Sapsucker is a species of woodpecker found in western North America. They are named for their habit of drilling small holes in trees to feed on the sap and insects that are attracted to it. They have a distinctive red head and breast, with black and white markings on their wings and back. They are also known for their drumming, which is a rapid series of taps on a tree trunk that they use to communicate with other birds. Sometimes other birds discover…