Did you know that white-breasted nuthatches hoard seeds from birdfeeders?
White-Breasted Nuthatches
at
a Glance
Key Features:
White-breasted nuthatches are blue-gray birds with black caps white cheeks white bellies, and rusty spots near their tails. Females have gray caps.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
White-breasted nuthatches build nests in tree cavities out of bark, dirt, feathers, and grass.
seasons white-breasted nuthatches are active in our area:
All year
Diet:
Insects, nuts, and seeds
hunting Behavior:
White-breasted nuthatches drill in bark to find food. They also go to birdfeeders.
Commonly Confused With:
Brown Creepers, Brown-Headed Nuthatches, Carolina Chickadees, Red-Breasted Nuthatches, and Tufted Titmice
White-breasted nuthatches are often confused with Carolina chickadees because both are small black, white, and gray birds. White-breasted nuthatches have longer beaks and shorter tails. Carolina chickadees have black throats.
White-breasted nuthatches are often confused with brown-headed nuthatches because both are gray birds with white bellies. White-breasted nuthatches are bigger. Brown-headed nuthatches have brown caps.