White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Physical Characteristics
Size
5.1-5.5 inches
Wingspan
7.9-10.6 inches
Weight
0.6-1.1 oz
Plumage
Blue-gray above, white face and breast, black cap, rusty undertail
Distinctive Features
Blue-gray above
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Mature deciduous forests, parks, suburbs
🍽️ Diet
Insects, nuts, seeds, visits feeders for sunflower seeds and suet
🦅 Behavior
Walks headfirst down trees, wedges food in bark crevices, pairs stay together year-round
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Non-migratory resident
🎵 Sounds
Nasal 'yank yank' call
🛡️ Conservation Status
Least Concern
Fun Facts
White-breasted Nuthatchs have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Least Concern
Average size: 5.1-5.5 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a White-breasted Nuthatch sound like?
White-breasted Nuthatchs make Nasal 'yank yank' call. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do White-breasted Nuthatchs live?
White-breasted Nuthatchs inhabit mature deciduous forests, parks, suburbs. Non-migratory resident
What do White-breasted Nuthatchs eat?
The diet of White-breasted Nuthatchs consists primarily of insects, nuts, seeds, visits feeders for sunflower seeds and suet. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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