White-breasted Nuthatches are residents of deciduous woodlands across North America. They are agile tree climbers that can actually climb down a tree trunk. They are common and fairly tame birds at feeders.
The White-breasted Nuthatch is about 6 inches long and is the largest nuthatch in North America. It has a large straight or slightly upturned bill. Males have a black cap and a black band on their upper back whereas females have gray caps and no black band on their upper back. The upperparts of White-breasted Nuthatches are blue gray, with black flight feathers. The undersides are white, with buff on the belly. The outer tail feathers are black with a white band.
Photo © Roy Harvey
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