Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)

 

Photos by BarrytheBirder

Red-breasted Nuthatches are found across lower Canada and throughout the U.S.   They favour dense conifers in the north  and the high mountains in summer, but are also found in other trees, especially in fall migration.

They are frequently quiet and tame.   In some years, large numbers move south and into lowlands in fall.

They have a typical head-down nuthatch behaviour, with a black eye stripe and white eyebrow.   They are buffy orange below and have blue-gray backs.

No backyard winter bird feeder is complete without friendly 'Red-breasteds'.

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BarrytheBirder