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Feeder birds
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
The white-breasted nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 in) in length.
Gray-blue back, white face and belly; climbs headfirst down tree trunks.
- Scientific name
- Sitta carolinensis
- Group
- Feeder birds
- Main color
- Gray
- Conservation (IUCN)
- Least concern
Size and shape
The white-breasted nuthatch is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring about 15.5 cm (6.1 in) in length.
Diet
Participants in such flocks are thought to benefit in terms of foraging and predator avoidance.
Range and habitat
The breeding habitat of the white-breasted nuthatch is woodland across North America, from southern Canada to northern Florida and southern Mexico.
Voice
The male's mating song is a rapid nasal qui-qui-qui-qui-qui-qui-qui.
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White-breasted Nuthatch FAQ
How big is the White-breasted Nuthatch?
The white-breasted nuthatch is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring about 15.5 cm (6.1 in) in length.
What does the White-breasted Nuthatch eat?
Participants in such flocks are thought to benefit in terms of foraging and predator avoidance.
How do I identify a White-breasted Nuthatch?
Gray-blue back, white face and belly; climbs headfirst down tree trunks.
Where does the White-breasted Nuthatch live?
The breeding habitat of the white-breasted nuthatch is woodland across North America, from southern Canada to northern Florida and southern Mexico.
Is the White-breasted Nuthatch endangered?
No. The IUCN Red List rates the White-breasted Nuthatch as least concern (status read from Wikidata).
Facts on this page are summarized from the Wikipedia article on the White-breasted Nuthatch (read October 27, 2026) and conservation status from Wikidata. Quick ID notes are Birdstagram's own summary.