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Brown-headed nuthatch

Sitta pusilla

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

This bird is frequently observed using a small chip of bark held in its beak as a tool to dig for insects. They also very much enjoy getting seeds from feeders.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Brown-headed Nuthatch, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornitho…

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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Thank you for the nice comment, LandmarkExpert. White-breasted nuthatches are very nice, too; I like these brown-headed ones as they are so small and quick.
Caleb Steindel
wow nice spotting, maria! i haven't even SEEN a brown-headed nuthatch. we get white-breasted occasionally, but that's the only species, and i don't have a nuthatch spot yet because they are SO elusive and skittery :)

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PublishedJuly 2, 2013

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