Pygmy Nuthatch

11 cm (4-5") Western United States, southern British Columbia. Pines, especially yellow pine.

A tiny bird with a gray-brown cap, blue-gray back and buffy underparts. A small white patch may be seen on back of neck.

Often seen in small flocks.

The western counterpart of the southeastern Brown-headed Nuthatch.

Song: rapid "peep peep" and a loud "wee-bee" and excited chatter.

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Credit: Patty McGann

Distribution Maps

Pygmy Nuthatch distribution map

Pygmy Nuthatch winter distribution map