Clemson Extension Forestry and Wildlife

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers (Sphyrapicus varius)

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Female). Photo Credit: Andy Morffew is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Have you recently noticed new holes in your tree and are not sure what caused them? Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers could be responsible. As their name suggests, this woodpecker species relies on tree sap as their primary food source and they usually start “drilling” trees for sap in early spring. Homeowners often contact the Extension Service this […]