Sphyrapicus varius ruber, also known as the red-breasted sapsucker, is a species of woodpecker. There are a few synonyms that can be used to refer to this bird. Firstly, it belongs to the genus Sphyrapicus, and is often referred to as the sapsucker woodpecker. Its scientific name, Sphyrapicus varius ruber, can be broken down to Sphyrapicus (genus), varius (species) and ruber (subspecies). Another way to refer to this bird is by its common name, the western red-breasted sapsucker. This particular species can be recognized by its distinctive red-breasted plumage and vertical white stripes on its wings.