Nuthatch

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Bird Behavior

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

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.

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.

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