The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker is a medium-sized woodpecker found primarily in North America. It is easily recognizable by its striking black and white plumage, along with a distinctive yellow belly. These birds are known for their unique feeding behavior, drilling small holes in trees to access sap, which they consume along with insects attracted to the sap. During the breeding season, the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker creates a series of horizontal rows of holes in trees, which can be seen as a pattern on the bark. They prefer deciduous forests and are often found in areas with abundant maple and birch trees. Their call is a series of sharp notes, making them identifiable even when not seen.