Nuthatch

usgb/ˈnʌthætʃ/
noun

A type of small bird with short tail and strong bill, often climbs down tree trunks head first.

We spotted a nuthatch climbing down the tree trunk in our backyard.
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  • spotted nuthatch
  • climb down nuthatch
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Bird Behavior

Nuthatch describes a bird known for its unique head-first descent down trees.

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The nuthatch's acrobatics are amazing as it moves head first down the bark.
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Habitat Specific

Nuthatches are often found in woodlands; the term evokes this natural habitat.

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Listening carefully in the forest, you might hear the distinct call of a nuthatch.
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Visual Identification

People use 'nuthatch' to identify birds with a certain size, tail, and bill shape.

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When birdwatching, look for a nuthatch's strong bill and compact body among the trees.
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