
adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2007-01-27)
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White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta leucopsis
Native Range: North America
Notes:
a large nuthatch of open woods and mature trees; equally adept climbing upward or downward on tree trunks and limbs; regularly issues distinctive nasal calls.
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dorsal view; blue-gray back (California, USA; 2007-01-27)
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black crown, white face (California, USA; 2007-01-27)
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stubby tail; clambers down as well as up (California, USA; 2007-01-27)
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pointed and slightly upturned bill (California, USA; 2008-02-02)
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black iris (California, USA; 2006-08-23)
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white underneath, rusty patch at base of legs (California, USA; 2007-01-27)
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an active limb climber and tree hugger (California, USA; 2009-03-01) |

white dots on dark tail visible in flight (California, USA; 2009-03-01) |