White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis
A common acrobatic bird able to walk head down along tree trunks. Slightly larger and more common than its cousin the Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis).
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Taxonomy
Aves > Passeriformes > Sittidae
Names in different Languages
| German | Carolinakleiber |
| English | White-breasted Nuthatch |
| French | Sittelle à poitrine blanche |
| Spanish | Trepador pechiblanco |
How to Identify
The belly of this Nuthatch species is completely white, different than to Red-breasted Nuthatch. The black stripe from beak over the head back to the neck is the second criteria. Different to woodpeckers, the bird is able to walk head down on tree trunks and on the bottom of branches.
Where When to Spot
The species is quite common and it can be observed all year long in parks around Montreal.
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boisé Des Douze | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jardin Botanique de Montréal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parc Angrignon | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Parc Bernard-Landry | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Parc Mont-Royal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parc de la Frayère | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 12 |
Number of times a species has been observed, identified, and recorded. A species is reported only once per visit to a park.
Photos of White-breasted Nuthatch
