Verification of Unusual
Sight Record
For Utah
Rec. # 2026-13
| Common name: |
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker |
| Scientific name: | Sphyrapicus varius |
| Date: | 2/19/2026 |
| Time: | 8:30 am |
| Length of time observed: | 10 minutes |
| Number: | 1 |
| Age: | Adult |
| Sex: | Female |
| Location: | Provo City Cemetery |
| County: | Utah |
| Latilong: | 40°13'27.1"N 111°38'38.3"W |
| Elevation: | 4500 |
| Distance to bird: | 30 feet |
| Optical equipment: | 600 mm lens on crop sensor |
| Weather: | Clear skies, 25 degrees fahrenheit |
| Light Conditions: | 1 hour after sunrise |
| Description: Size of bird: | |
| (Description:) Basic Shape: | |
| (Description:) Overall Pattern: | |
| (Description:) Bill Type: | |
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(Description:)
Field Marks and Identifying Characteristics: |
Mostly black and white bird, red crest, yellowish markings on the chest. (see photos) |
| Song or call & method of delivery: | n/a |
| Behavior: | Foraging for food |
| Habitat: | Large conifer |
| Similar
species and
how were they eliminated: |
Red-naped sapsuckers have less messy markings on their back. No red nape |
| Previous
experience with this & similar species: |
None |
| References consulted: | Merlin, eBird |
| Description from: | (notes, memory, photos etc.): |
| Observer: | Andrew Hart |
| Observer's address: | 1090 E 360 S, Provo, Utah, 84606 |
| Observer's e-mail address: | ** |
| Other observers who independently identified this bird: | |
| Date prepared: | 2/20/2026 |
| Additional material: | Photos (photo, tape, drawing, other – please email as attachment to address below): |
| Additional comments: |