Red-naped Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus nuchalis

f8 @ 1/1250s, ISO:1250, Nikon D300 w 500mm

\"Red-naped Sapsucker,\" Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Red-naped Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus nuchalis) is a medium-sized woodpecker.This species measures 19–23 cm (7.5–9.1 in) long and weighs 32–66 g (1.1–2.3 oz). Adults have a black head with a red forehead, white stripes, and a red spot on the nape; they have a white lower belly and rump. They have a yellow breast and upper belly. They are black on the back and wings with white bars; they have a large white wing patch. Adult males have a red throat patch; for females, the lower part of the throat is red, the upper part white.

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

06/26/2012