Brown-headed Nuthatch

11 cm (4-5") Fairly common. Southeastern United States. Open pine woodlands.

A tiny bird with a brown cap, blue-gray back and buffy underparts. Pale or white patch on back of neck.

Feeds on outer branches and cones of pines.

Often in small flocks.

The southeastern counterpart of the western Pygmy Nuthatch.

Song: soft and twittering calls, rubber duck-like squeaking, excited chatter.

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Credit: Les Howard

Credit: Vicki

Distribution Maps

Brown-headed Nuthatch distribution map

Brown-headed Nuthatch winter distribution map