Least Concern
Nuthatch (White-breasted)
Sitta carolinensis
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About
The white-breasted nuthatch is a small songbird known for its ability to climb down trees headfirst. They have a distinctive call and are often seen at bird feeders.
Habitat
Forests of North America
Diet
Omnivorous - insects, seeds, and nuts
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Fun Facts
- Nuthatches are the only birds that can climb down trees headfirst.
- They store food in tree crevices to eat later, a behavior called 'caching'.
- Nuthatches have a distinctive 'yank-yank' call that can be heard in forests.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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