About the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker that breeds in Canada and the northeastern United States.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Piciformes |
| Family | Woodpeckers (Picidae) |
| Species | Sphyrapicus varius |
| Species Codes | yebsap, YBSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker belong to?
The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) belongs to the Woodpeckers family (Picidae), in the order Piciformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker?
The yellow-bellied sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker that breeds in Canada and the northeastern United States....
Where can I report a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebsap, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Piciformes
Order
236
Species in Family
58,297
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