Plants that support Red-breasted sapsucker
5 plants
Balsam Poplar
Populus trichocarpa
tree
Sap wells drilled for feeding and nesting; primary habitat association in riparian zones
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
California Coffeeberry
Frangula californica
shrub
Opportunistic frugivore in mixed diet, berries consumed when available
Bay Area native
California Sycamore
Platanus racemosa
tree
Cavity nester; breeds in sycamore woodlands Apr-Jul
Bay Area native
California blackberry
Rubus ursinus
shrub
Summer breeding season diet supplement
Bay Area nativeKeystone species
Salmonberry
Rubus spectabilis
perennial herb
Summer diet supplement during breeding season
Bay Area nativeKeystone species