This species is common in the north and east, and is replaced by close relatives in the west Learn how to identify males and females, how to attract them and more. Striking and unmistakable in most of range The only sapsucker in eastern north america Long, solid white wing patch helps distinguish it from downy and hairy woodpeckers. By the time it got to the americas in the 18 th century it was quickly adopted as a racist term for mexicans.
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