White-breasted Nuthatch
White-breasted Nuthatch
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The White-breasted Nuthatch is a common and distinctive songbird of North America, known for its ability to climb trees headfirst both up and down. It has a striking white face and breast, blue-grey back, and a black cap. These birds are often found in deciduous and mixed woodlands.
Where to spot
Widespread across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States and into parts of Mexico. It prefers deciduous and mixed woodlands, mature forests, and sometimes suburban areas with large trees.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic 'upside-down' climbing on tree trunks. Listen for its distinctive nasal 'yank-yank-yank' call. The white face and breast with a black cap are unmistakable field marks.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout much of its range. They are active all day, but especially visible during the non-breeding season when foraging for seeds. Their calls are prominent in late winter and early spring.
Where to spot
Widespread across most of North America, from southern Canada through the United States and into parts of Mexico. It prefers deciduous and mixed woodlands, mature forests, and sometimes suburban areas with large trees.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic 'upside-down' climbing on tree trunks. Listen for its distinctive nasal 'yank-yank-yank' call. The white face and breast with a black cap are unmistakable field marks.
When to spot
Resident year-round throughout much of its range. They are active all day, but especially visible during the non-breeding season when foraging for seeds. Their calls are prominent in late winter and early spring.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
White-breasted Nuthatches are known for 'hiding' or caching seeds and nuts in bark crevices, under lichens, or even behind shingles on houses, saving them for later consumption, especially in winter.
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