White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Nuthatch family (Sittidae)
Dark crown and nape, white face, gray back, short tail. Creeps headfirst down tree trunks.
Habitat:
Deciduous forest.
Nesting:
Nests in natural cavities in living trees or in old woodpecker holes. Rarely excavates its own cavity. Eggs are white with dark marks. Clutch size – 6 eggs.
Voice:
Call is a series of low nasal “ank ank” notes.
Name Origin:
The genus name Sitta is from the Greek for “nuthatch.” The species name carolinensis literally means “of Carolina.” The common name Nuthatch refers to the bird’s tendency to wedge a large nut into a crevice and hack it into small pieces.
In the Nature Park:
Year-round resident.
Photos:
White-breasted Nuthatch
