striped head, rufous underparts, blue back (Michigan, USA; 2006-08-20) |
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Native Range: North America
Notes:
a nuthatch of northern pine forests; nests in tree cavities; often joins flocks of chickadees and other small birds during the non-breeding season; like other nuthatches, equally adept at going up or down tree trunks and major limbs; no sexual dimorphism.
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slightly upturned bill (Michigan, USA; 2007-08-06)
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equally comfortable going upside-down (Michigan, USA; 2007-08-06)
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usuall associated with coniferous trees (Michigan, USA; 2006-08-19)
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white eyestripe, black line through eye (Michigan, USA; 2007-08-09)
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enjoying the sun (Michigan, USA; 2007-08-10)
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posing for a portrait (Michigan, USA; 2012-08-20) |