https://www.birdsandblooms.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/white_breasted_nuthatch.mp3. They get their common name from their habit of jamming large nuts and acorns into tree bark, then whacking them with their sharp bill to “hatch” out the seed from the inside. Habitat: Area with plentiful trees. Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported, Show Breeding Range Codes and IUCN Status Codes, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States, Compulsory Flash, Return light not detected. This one was doing that. Length: 5-1/2 inches. Family: Nuthatch. It is found throughout the temperate regions of North America and breeds in the woodlands that are full of old trees. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Based on the behavior to hack or crack open nuts with its bill. A wonderful colourful and well detailed shot you have of this Nuthatch Bill, well done. They get their common name from their habit of jamming large nuts and acorns into tree bark, then whacking them with their sharp bill to “hatch” out the seed from the inside. Diet: Insects, tree seeds, berries and nuts. Nest: Uses hair, fur and shredded bark to build in a cavity. A beautifully detailed and clear portrait, Bill. Michael R. Duncan Michael R. Duncan White-Breasted Nuthatch. When she's not gardening, you'll find her reading, traveling and happily digging her toes into the sand on the beach. Scientific Name: Sitta carolinensis. However, every now and then I will see one that seems to slip into a quiet, zen-like state for minutes at a time. White-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted–A primary feature is white breast and underparts. It is notable for moving down the trunk of a tree head-first. A common feeder bird with clean black, gray, and white markings, White-breasted Nuthatches are active, agile little birds with an appetite for insects and large, meaty seeds. Like other nuthatches, the white-breasted nuthatch forages for insects on trunks and branches and is able to move head-first down trees. a marvelous photo of this lovely nuthatch, Bill, top class, many tfs!! It stopped on this tree trunk, and just hung there for quite a while. Backyard Favorites: Sunflower seeds, peanuts, birdseed mix and suet. Scientific Name Sitta carolinensis Wonderful Detailed Image Bill, Well Done Tfs!!!! Its nine subspecies differ mainly in the color of the body plumage. Lays 5 to 10 white eggs with reddish brown markings. A superbly-detailed Nuthatch portrait, Bill! The white-breasted nuthatch belongs to the nuthatch family that includes a number of small songbirds. It has a black cap, white face, chest, and flanks, blue-gray upperparts, and a chestnut lower belly. Why Are the Leaves on My Indoor Plant Yellow? I always stop before I get too close, not wanting to disturb it too much. Family: Nuthatch. The White-breasted Nuthatch is a small bird with black, gray and white plumage. wow!! Even as I moved closer and was talking to it, it seemed totally unconcerned with my presence. Wingspan: 11 inches. The white-breasted nuthatch is a small songbird of the nuthatch family common across much of temperate North America. Nest: Uses hair, fur and shredded bark to build in a cavity. Bird songs provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Lays 5 to 10 white eggs with reddish brown markings. White-Breasted Nuthatch. Wingspan: 11 inches. I've mentioned this before about my nuthatches, both red breasted and white. JavaScript is disabled. Listen to the White-Breasted Nuthatch’s song and learn where to spot them! 16. Scientific Name: Sitta carolinensis. Both are a very active and quick moving bird, almost never still. Jill lives in Tampa, Florida, and writes about gardening, butterflies, outdoor projects and birding. This bird is endowed with a stocky body consisting of a big head, strong beak, small tail and powerful […]

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