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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Photo by blackicecc
Published on Project Noah
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42.4621, -77.3529

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Description:

White around the eye and sides of head, black on top of the head. Light underparts, blue-gray wings. Likes to walk around trees sideways and upside down. Distinctive, short, low "hah-hah-hah" call.

Habitat:

Edge of hardwood forest, attracted to sunflower seeds in a feeder.

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