About the Red-naped Sapsucker
The red-naped sapsucker is a medium-sized North American woodpecker. Long thought to be a subspecies of the yellow-bellied sapsucker, it is now known to be a distinct species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Sphyrapicus nuchalis |
| Species Codes | rensap, RNSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-naped Sapsucker belong to?
The Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Red-naped Sapsucker?
The red-naped sapsucker is a medium-sized North American woodpecker. Long thought to be a subspecies of the yellow-bellied sapsucker, it is now known to be a distinct species....
Where can I report a Red-naped Sapsucker sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-naped Sapsucker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rensap, or on iNaturalist.
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