Species Profile

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

Banding code: WBNU

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Species Profile

Species notes

The white-breasted nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 in) in length. Coloration varies somewhat along the species' range, but the upperparts are light blue-gray, with a black crown and nape in males, while females have a dark gray crown. The underparts are whitish, with a reddish tinge on the lower abdomen. Despite not being closely related, the white-breasted nuthatch and the white wagtail are very similar in plumage.

Scientific nameSitta carolinensis
FamilyNuthatches
OrderPasseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Mass21 g

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureFebruary 13, 2026
Earliest captureJanuary 31, 2026
Locations2 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

White-breasted Nuthatch photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
1000
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
6044 × 4033
Megapixels
24.4
File size
13 MB
White-breasted Nuthatch photograph 2
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1250 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
640
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
6984 × 4660
Megapixels
32.5
File size
7.8 MB