Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber

Breeds in coniferous mountain woodlands. Uncommon winter visitor to coastal lowlands where they are most easily found in pepper trees.

Some of the best Central Coast birding sites to find it are:

Santa Barbara County: 
La Purisima Mission[Winter]
Figueroa Mountain  
Nojoqui Falls County Park [Winter]
Waller Park [In winter look in interior oaks and poplars as well as tamarisk, pine and cottonwood along borders.]

Ventura County:
Mt. Pinos (April-September)
Pine Mountain 
Wheeler Canyon Rd (winter)
Canada Larga Rd (winter)
Lake Casitas (winter)

For information on this bird, visit:

	ID TIPS, Life History, CBC Map, Taxonomy
	Wildlife Habitat Relationships Report
	Species Description, Photo
	Range, Characteristics, Importance, Conservation
	More Pictures
	Species Distribution and Account
	Species Account for Conservation Plan
	Species notes and essays
Animal Tracks Den	Video of bird eating
Las Pilitas Nursery	Attracting to your Garden