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Brown-headed Nuthatch
The Brown-headed Nuthatch Sitta pusilla is a small (approx. 3.5 inch) songbird found in pine forests throughout the Southeastern United States. The bird, like other nuthatches, possesses a sharp black nail-like beak, which it uses to pound open seeds. It is a frequent visitor to feeding stations and is highly fond of suet cakes.
This species of nuthatch sports a brown cap with narrow black eyeline and buff white cheeks, chin, and belly. Its wings are bluish-gray in color. A small white spot is found at the nape of the neck. The bird's call is a sharp whee-hyah sounding very similar to a dog's squeaky toy and particularly loud for a bird its size. The bird is frequently observed using a small chip of bark to dig for insects, and may be to only North American bird to display the skills of utilizing "tools."
External links
*Brown-Headed Nuthatch at USGS.gov
*Brown-Headed Nuthatch at the Birdhouse Network