Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Noun)
Meaning
Eastern North American sapsucker having a pale yellow abdomen.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The yellow-bellied sapsucker migrates south for the winter months, usually traveling alone or in small groups.
- In the spring, the male yellow-bellied sapsucker drums on trees to attract a mate.
- The yellow-bellied sapsucker is known for its unique habit of drilling rows of holes in trees to feed on sap.
- Woodpeckers, including the yellow-bellied sapsucker, have specialized skulls that help protect them from repeated pecking and drilling.
- Identifying the yellow-bellied sapsucker by its call is challenging, as it makes a variety of sounds, including whistles, chirps, and yips.