NUTHATCH

Nuthatch

The nuthatches constitute a genus, Sitta, of small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Characterised by large heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet, nuthatches advertise their territory using loud, simple songs. Most species exhibit grey or bluish upperparts and a black eye stripe.

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nuthatch

Noun

  1. Any of various small passerine birds from the family found throughout the Northern hemisphere that have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first.


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