White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Least Concern

The White-breasted Nuthatch is a common nuthatch with a black cap and clean white face and breast. It climbs headfirst down tree trunks and wedges seeds into bark to hammer them open.

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Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forest
Region
North America
Scientific name
Sitta carolinensis

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

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