White-Breasted Nuthatch

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Common Name

White-Breasted Nuthatch

Scientific Name

Sitta carolinensis

More Clues to ID

This black-white-and-grey bird points its slender bill downwards – or tilts it comically upwards – as it spirals face-first down tree trunks and round and round branches, searching for insects to devour

Once you get to know the jerky face-first motions and ANK! ANK! nasally calls of this boldly contrasting bird, you will recognize it easily by sight or by sound.

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A very distinct bird is this common American nuthatch – in appearance, sound, AND behavior!

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