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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta Carolinensis

Photo by Guy Bird
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Field Notes

Description:

Blue back, white breast, black cap (signifies male)

Habitat:

Yard, in Elm Tree

Notes:

Feathers fluffed up, abnormally lethargic.

Reference Links:

White-breasted Nuthatch - Sitta carolinensis - Overview, White-breasted Nuthatch, Your online guide to birds and bird watching

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Comments (4)
HemaShah
http://www.cockatielcottage.net/symptoms.html Guy,a sick bird could do that too. But a sick bird would find a much safer place from predators.
Guy Bird
Well he was REALLY inactive. I threw black oil sunflower seed on our roof and he seemed to perk up, but now much. He just cached the seeds for a few minutes, then fluffed up, laid down, and went back to sleep again.
HemaShah
these are lovely. Sometimes they are just warming up. Especially in Illinois,at this time of the year!!

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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