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Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis · Sittidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsMay · Sep–Octmost records
Records5,805,571in 2 countries
Most seen inUnited States3,974,774 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Red-breasted Nuthatch
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About

Red-breasted Nuthatch in brief

The red-breasted nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is a bird of the Sittidae family — species of bird.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 5,805,571 published records, most of them from the United States and Canada. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in May, September and October.

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 States3,974,774 records · best May, Sep
Canada1,830,797 records · best May, Sep
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