About the Red-breasted Sapsucker
The red-breasted sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the forests of the west coast of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Sphyrapicus ruber |
| Species Codes | rebsap, RBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-breasted Sapsucker belong to?
The Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-breasted Sapsucker?
The red-breasted sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the forests of the west coast of North America....
Where can I report a Red-breasted Sapsucker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-breasted Sapsucker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rebsap, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
15,844
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