Mondays with Martha #262 - White-breasted vs. Red-breasted Nuthatch

This week I compare and contrast two native clinger species you may see at your bird feeders this winter, white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches. Learn how these similar species can be told apart at a glance and differ in habitat preferences and nesting behaviors as well as how you can attract and support them in your own landscape. Hope you can get outside to appreciate these talented tree acrobats!

Resources to learn more:

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/White-breasted_Nuthatch/overview

www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/white-breasted-nuthatch

www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-breasted_Nuthatch/overview

www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-breasted-nuthatch

nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/

nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/features-of-a-good-birdhouse/