The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) is native to North America. Its breeding range primarily includes southern Canada and the northeastern United States, extending as far west as eastern British Columbia and as far south as the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern U.S.

Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers typically inhabit deciduous and mixed forests during the breeding season. They prefer areas with a high density of sap-producing trees like birch, maples, and aspen. During winter, they migrate to the southeastern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean, where they are found in woodland, mangroves, and semi-open areas.

As a woodpecker, the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker plays a crucial role in its ecosystem by drilling holes in trees to feed on sap and insects attracted to the sap. This behavior not only aids in the control of insect populations but also provides an important food source for other species, such as hummingbirds and mammals, who also consume the sap.