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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Description:

The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a small songbird of the nuthatch family which breeds in old-growth woodland across much of temperate North America. It is a stocky bird, with a large head, short tail, powerful bill and strong feet. The upperparts are pale blue-gray, and the face and underparts are white. It has a black cap and a chestnut lower belly.

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1 Comment

Ali Hemati Pour
Ali Hemati Pour 11 years ago

very sweet!

VinodSadasivam
Spotted by
VinodSadasivam

Ohio, USA

Spotted on May 8, 2012
Submitted on Jan 8, 2013

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