White-breasted Nuthatch
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Nuthatches

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

LCLeast Concern
Family
Nuthatches (Sittidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 in) in length. Coloration varies somewhat along the species' range, but the upperparts are light blue-gray, with a black crown and nape in males, while females have a dark gray crown. The underparts are whitish, with a reddish tinge on the lower abdomen.

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Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.