Sapsucker: meaning, definitions and examples
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sapsucker
[ ˈsæpˌsʌkər ]
bird species
A sapsucker is a type of woodpecker that is known for its distinctive behavior of drilling holes in trees to access the sap. These birds belong to the genus Sphyrapicus and are primarily found in North America. There are several species of sapsuckers, including the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and the Red-naped Sapsucker. Sapsuckers play an important ecological role by creating sap wells that are not only used by themselves but also by other bird species and insects. Their unique feeding habits make them fascinating subjects for ornithologists and bird watchers alike.
Synonyms
forager, sap-drilling bird, woodpecker.
Examples of usage
- The yellow-bellied sapsucker is a common sight in deciduous forests.
- Sapsuckers can often be heard drumming on the trees.
- During migration, I spotted several sapsuckers in the park.
Translations
Translations of the word "sapsucker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pica-pau-sugador
🇮🇳 रसदार लकड़हारा
🇩🇪 Saftsauger
🇮🇩 penghisap getah
🇺🇦 сосновий дятел
🇵🇱 dzięcioł ssący
🇯🇵 サップサッカー
🇫🇷 pic-vert
🇪🇸 pájaro taladrador
🇹🇷 sapsucker
🇰🇷 수액새
🇸🇦 طائر امتصاص النسغ
🇨🇿 sapsucker
🇸🇰 sapsucker
🇨🇳 汁鸟
🇸🇮 sapsucker
🇮🇸 saftdúfa
🇰🇿 сүт жеп жүрген құс
🇬🇪 მწვანე ხე
🇦🇿 sapsucker
🇲🇽 sapsucker
Etymology
The word 'sapsucker' is derived from the combination of 'sap' and 'sucker'. The term 'sap' originates from the Old French word 'sape', which traces back to the Latin word 'sapa' meaning 'a kind of must or unrefined wine'. 'Sucker' comes from the Middle English 'socker', which is a diminutive of 'suck', and can be traced to Old English 'sūcan', meaning 'to suck'. The term 'sapsucker' likely came into use in the early 20th century to describe these woodpeckers due to their unique feeding habit of sucking the sap from trees, making it a fitting name for these birds that are integral to forest ecosystems.