Nuthatches (Sitta spp.)

Three species of nuthatches are found in NC: Red-breasted, White-breasted, Brown-headed.
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Duke Gardens, Durham Co., NC
11 Apr 2006

Fairly common in NC, this species favors mature hardwood & mixed forests. They're often seen at backyard bird feeders taking suet and sunflower seeds.

White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Duke Gardens, Durham Co., NC
11 Apr 2006

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Created on ... April 21, 2006 | Updated on ... April 21, 2006 | jspippen@duke.edu