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Birds of DC
National Museum of Natural History

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis
Crow, Jays, and other songbirds
Display Case 17
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Red-breasted Nuthatch specimens on display in the exhibit "Birds of D.C."

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Winter visitor from late September to early May. Usually found in coniferous forests. The sexes are alike.

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