Additional information
Common Name | White-breasted Nuthatch |
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Comments | Habitually creeps about on tree trunks and branches searching for insects, often descending head first. The red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is also common in California. |
Scientific Name | Sitta carolinensis |
Habitat | Coniferous and mixed wood forests. |
Size | To 6 in. (15 cm) |