Sphyrapicus ruber

Sphyrapicus ruber

Sphyrapicus ruber (red-breasted sapsucker) is a woodpecker of Pacific North America, drilling rows of shallow sap wells in tree bark. Both sexes display a fully red head, a trait unique among North American sapsuckers, making identification straightforward.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Sphyrapicus ruber primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 United States

Quick Facts

식성 Insectivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Sphyrapicus ruber eat?
Sphyrapicus ruber was a insectivore.
Where were Sphyrapicus ruber fossils found?
Fossils of Sphyrapicus ruber were found in United States.

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