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The White-Breasted Nuthatch is a cute little birdie, mostly blue-gray with black markings and a white belly. They are often seen running up and down on the trunks of large trees, running in an odd head-down position as they hunt ants and small bugs. high-res
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They absolutely love the sunflower seeds and suet at my bird feeders. high-res
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Male and female White-Breasted Nuthatches are difficult to tell apart, though sometimes females have a narrower neck band, but this isn't consistent. high-res
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The up-turned beak is typical of the White-Breasted Nuthatch, and it gives them the correct angle while they are running down a tree trunk. high-res
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When hanging upside-down, they often bend their body like in this photo, as they look around for danger. high-res
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The White-Breasted Nuthatch doesn't waste time at my feeders, they fly in, grab a seed and then they are off like a speeding bullet. Frequently, they store their seeds and acorns for winter, jammed into the bark of trees. high-res |
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