Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

Tree Clinging

Length: 9 in. (23 cm )

Large sap wells are excavated in shallow but neat rows on the bark of a tree, and they are usually the first evidence of this sapsucker\s presence. The oozing sap as well as the insects attracted to it serve as a major source of food at some times of the year. The Williamson\'s Sapsucker is found in mountainous conifer forests and also feeds on ants and fruit in different seasons. The nest cavity is excavated in a conifer trunk from low down to almost the canopy. In the winter the females go to more open areas and are seldom found together with males.'

The four-digit banding code is WISA.

Male | Brian Small

Female | Jim Burns

Fir forest

Oak-pine woodland

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Bird Sound Type: Buzzing
Sex of Bird: Male

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Article: Williamson's Sapsucker
Author(s): Dr. Biology
Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/williamsons-sapsucker

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Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Williamson's Sapsucker. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/williamsons-sapsucker

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Dr. Biology. "Williamson's Sapsucker". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/williamsons-sapsucker

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