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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

Update: 2025-05-11
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This episode takes a deep dive into the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius), a bird with a remarkable adaptation: drilling trees for sap. Learn how this unique feeding strategy makes them essential "ecosystem engineers," supporting other species like hummingbirds and influencing forest dynamics.

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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - Biology, Behavior and Ecology

Karl-Heinz Müller