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Brown-headed Nuthatch

Sitta pusilla · Sittidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsJan–Feb · Aprmost records
Records1,083,982in 1 country
Most seen inUnited States1,083,982 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Brown-headed Nuthatch
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About

Brown-headed Nuthatch in brief

The brown-headed nuthatch (Sitta pusilla) is a bird of the Sittidae family — species of bird.

In the United States it has 1,083,982 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, February and April.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

United States1,083,982 records · best Feb, Apr
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

More of the Sittidae family

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White-breasted Nuthatch
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White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis
White-breasted Nuthatch
Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch