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White-breasted Nuthatch ♂
Sitta carolinensis
44.3356, -69.1781
Field Notes
Description:
The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a small songbird of the nuthatch family which breeds in old-growth woodland across much of temperate North America. It is a stocky bird, with a large head, short tail, powerful bill and strong feet. The upperparts are pale blue-gray, and the face and underparts are white. It has a black cap and a chestnut lower belly. The nine subspecies differ mainly in the color of the body plumage.
Habitat:
Feeder on edge of field.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013
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