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Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Also known as: White-breasted Nuthatch • Carolina Nuthatch • Eastern White-breasted Nuthatch
Kingdom: Metazoa• Family: Sittidae• Order: Passeriformes
The nuthatches constitute a genus, Sitta, of small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Characterised by large heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet, nuthatches advertise their territory using loud, simple songs. Most species exhibit grey or bluish upper parts and a black eye stripe.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Nuthatch, White-breasted Nuthatch, Carolina Nuthatch, Eastern White-breasted Nuthatch
Class:
Aves
Data Completeness:
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Data Sources
🌍gbif
📚itis
📖wikipedia
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🦎inaturalist
References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
10
Countries
Top Locations
Mud Lake, Britannia Conservation Area
1
Rockingham County, VA, USA
1
Fordham University - Rose Hill Campus, New York, NY, US
1
Pinson, AL, USA
1
Fairfield, OH, USA
1
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First: 3/4/2017 · Latest: 6/15/2026
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