White-breasted Nuthatch
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What they eat: These birds generally eat many types of insects and spiders, but you can attract them to your backyard with sunflower seeds and peanuts. White-breasted Nuthatches visit tube, hopper, platform, and suet cage feeders. |
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Where they live: Forests and open areas with large trees are where White-breasted Nuthatches are most often found. They occur from southern Canada to northern Florida and southern Mexico. |
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Did you know? White-breasted Nuthatches store seeds for later in the winter by wedging them into furrows in the bark of nearby trees. |
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How they sound: Their most common call is a loud, nasal yank often repeated a few times in a row. |
To learn more, visit the Cornell Lab's free website: www.allaboutbirds.org.
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