Ornithological Survey

Common Name: Red-naped Sapsucker

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Length (bill-tail): 8 1/2"

Identifying Chacteristics: large white accent feathers on wings,

white band below eye and above base of bill

larger than Downy Woodpecker and slightly smaller than Hairy Woodpecker

Seen only once: 7-28-09

Juvenile

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