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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

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Field Notes

Description:

This charming little bird has a grayish blue back with black trim, white head and neck with a dark cap. Light undersides. Long, pointed bill. Buffy flanks.

Habitat:

Eastern deciduous forests across eastern and central North America.

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White-breasted Nuthatch

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Comments (2)
Gordon Dietzman
Thanks. Much fun to watch in the winter. We get them at our feeders frequently and they spend a lot of time caching food in early winter. They must have a great memory to remember where they stash all those seeds.
MitchRay
Fantastic shot Gordon, I love seeing these guys in the winter

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PublishedMay 15, 2011

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