[birdky] Re: Possible Red-naped Sapsucker

  • From: Sydney Penner <sfp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2018 09:19:46 -0500

Since I'm not in the habit of trying to distinguish these two species of sapsuckers, I'd be interested in hearing more about how to do that from someone who knows what they're talking about.

I gather the red nape is the most obvious thing to look for. But is that sufficient? Or is this the sort of thing where an occasional Yellow-bellied Sapsucker will throw a red nape?

What about the incomplete black around the red throat? Does the bird in Lexington show too much black behind the beak above the red or is that consistent with Red-naped Sapsuckers?

The back of the Lexington bird also strikes me a little differently on first impression than other pictures I've seen of Red-naped Sapsuckers, but I think that may simply be a result of the way the bird is puffing out its feathers ...

Anyway, as I said, if someone is more familiar with these species, I'd love to learn more.

Sydney Penner
Wilmore, KY




On 01/15/2018 08:44 AM, Ronan O'Carra wrote:

Supposed Red-naped Sapsucker at the Arboretum in Lexington with photos showing 
red on the nape.  People may want to pay closer attention to their 
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers.  I don’t know whether it is a once off or whether 
the extensive fires out west may lead to some dispersement of some forest birds 
this winter.
Ronan O’Carra
Lexington

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