Brown-headed Nuthatch
NameBrown-headed Nuthatch
Common NameBrown-headed Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta pusilla
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)10.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a warm brown cap extending to the nape, slate-gray back and wings, and clean white underparts. A small white spot is often visible on the nape, and it has a short, pointed bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are high-pitched, squeaky, and rapid, often described as a series of 'dee-dee-dee' or 'kit-kit-kit' notes, sometimes sounding like a rubber ducky.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound primarily in the southeastern United States, ranging from eastern Texas and Oklahoma eastward to Florida and up the Atlantic coast to southern Maryland.
Identifying Featuresbrown cap, gray back, white underparts, small size, forages head-first down trees, short, pointed bill, squeaky call
Description
The Brown-headed Nuthatch is a small, active songbird known for its distinctive brown cap and habit of foraging head-first down tree trunks. It primarily inhabits pine forests, where it gleans insects and seeds from bark.
