November 07, 2004
Putative Red-naped Sapsucker
Joan Humphrey found this smart male Red-naped Sapsucker or hybrid, on her street yesterday. If this is a pure Red-naped, it will be the first record for Yolo County. The bird's face pattern is spot on for Red-naped, as are the two parallel lines of barring up the back. Counting against the bird is a relatively faint black line separating the red throat from the breast, with some red feathering spilling onto the upper breast. Our best guess is that it's either a hybrid or an immature male Red-naped moulting into adult plumage. Opinions on this bird are most welcome - click below to see lots of images.
Can't help, but a nice looking bird.
Posted by: Dawn at November 9, 2004 09:47 PMI live in Quetzaltenango Guatemala. I believe that the Putative Red Necked Sapsucker is currently working on my durazno (a variety of peach) trees in our garden. I first spotted the bird early this month (Jan 2005). I would like to send some pictures to someone for confirmation. I am a novice birder and need some help. Thank you!
Posted by: Dennis Rice at January 23, 2005 03:48 PM