Williamson’s Sapsucker by ATM
Location: 663 W. 158 St., New York, NY 10032
Painted: 11/10/16
Sponsored by: Randy Cepuch
About the Bird: This striking creature digs tiny sap wells in trees in western mountain forests. Those forests thrive in a narrow climatic zone that will climb the slopes as conditions warm, but because trees can’t migrate as quickly forested areas will begin to degrade. ĢAv’s climate models suggest the Williamson's Sapsucker will lose three-quarters of its breeding habitat if temperatures continue to rise at their current pace.
About the Artist: Street artist paints wildlife threatened with extinction, using urban walls as a stark reminder of the birds that once lived in cities—and might yet again with the restoration of habitats. “The Williamson’s Sapsucker is a beautiful, iconic species with amazing plumage,” says the London-based artist. “It looks almost like a painting in itself.”
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