Yellowbellied

[Homicidalheathen]

Although most non-birders believe that the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a fictitious bird created just for the humorous name, in fact it is a widespread species of small woodpecker. Its habit of making shallow holes in trees to get sap is exploited by other bird species, and the sapsucker can be considered a "keystone" species, one whose existence is vital for the maintenance of a community.

Adult Description

Medium-sized woodpecker.

White stripe running up side.

Messy black and whitish barring on back.

Male Description

Throat and crown completely red.

Female Description

Throat white or with only a few red feathers. Crown usually red, but may be completely black or with a few red feathers.

Immature Description

Juvenile similar to adult, but head markings obscured because of paleness, with black replaced with brownish.

Is this the bird woody woodpecker is based on...anyone know?

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Yellow-...ed_Sapsucker/id

we saw one.

[pomba gira]

Um, it doesn't appear to actually have a yellow belly... so the name is a DIRTY LIE! Just like the Golden Gate Bridge, which is actually RED!!!!! I was so upset the first time I saw it...

you can tell it is late and I need to go to bed.

[jynxxxedangel]

Woody reminds me of a Pileated Woodpecker,

but it seems I recall him referring to himself as a "red-headed woodpecker" in the cartoon.

Edited June 2, 2009 by jynxxxedangel

[Homicidalheathen]

OMG what a cuuute face!! He looks like he has flaming red mohawk!

Woody reminds me of a Pileated Woodpecker,

but it seems I recall him referring to himself as a "red-headed woodpecker" in the cartoon.