sapsucker
noun
sap·suck·er
ˈsap-ˌsə-kər 
: any of a genus (Sphyrapicus) of North American woodpeckers that drill holes in trees in order to obtain sap and insects for food
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Short-distance migrants: These can include the eastern phoebe, the yellow-bellied sapsucker and the song sparrow.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
During springtime, the region brims with migrating turkey vultures alongside species like the red-naped sapsucker, flammulated owl and violet-green swallow, while winter is the perfect time to marvel at raptors like the merlin and bald eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Woodpeckers and sapsuckers have spent some time loving your tree.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
Holes that are in rows are caused by woodpeckers and sapsuckers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
During springtime, the region brims with migrating turkey vultures alongside species like the red-naped sapsucker, flammulated owl and violet-green swallow, while winter is the perfect time to marvel at raptors like the merlin and bald eagle.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Woodpeckers and sapsuckers have spent some time loving your tree.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
Holes that are in rows are caused by woodpeckers and sapsuckers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2024
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sapsucker
noun
sap·suck·er
ˈsap-ˌsək-ər
: any of various North American woodpeckers that drill holes in trees in order to obtain sap and insects for food
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