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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

eBird code: whbnut

Species Profile

Species notes

The white-breasted nuthatch 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. Despite not being closely related, the white-breasted nuthatch and the white wagtail are very similar in plumage.

Scientific nameSitta carolinensis
FamilyNuthatches
OrderPasseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Mass (kg)1.95

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureJanuary 31, 2026
Earliest captureJanuary 31, 2026
Locations1 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

White-breasted Nuthatch photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
640
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
6984 × 4660
Megapixels
32.5
File size
7.8 MB