White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Summary 5
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. The nine subspecies differ mainly in the color of the body plumage.
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | gray, white |
| E -underparts | white |
| F - upperparts | blue-gray |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | capped, eyeline |
| M - crown color | black |
| N - forehead color | black |
| O - nape color | black |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | rounded |
| R - tail shape | fan |
| S - upper tail | black, blue |
| T - under tail | rust |
| U - leg color | black |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer, winter |
| D - breeds here | yes |
