Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, a reference photo — Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The yellow-bellied sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) is a medium-sized woodpecker that breeds in Canada and the northeastern United States.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yellow-bellied Sapsucker being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Sphyrapicus nuchalis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Piciformes
Family: Picidae
Genus: Sphyrapicus
Species: Sphyrapicus varius

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