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General Description: Brown-headed Nuthatches (Sitta pusilla) are small birds with a dark, blue-gray back, a white front, a brown cap, and a white spot on the back of the head. The bill is long, straight, and heavy for such a small bird. This species is similar in appearance to the Pygmy Nuthatch found around Las Vegas. Taxonomy: Passeriformes, Sittidae, Sittinae. Where to Find: Don't look for Brown-headed Nuthatches around Las Vegas. Rather, look for them in pine forests the southeastern US |
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If you were a tasty little bug, this might be the last face you ever see! |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch: note brown cap |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch: note brown cap |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch: note white spot on back of head |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch: note white spot on back of head |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch |
 Brown-headed Nuthatch: tiny bird on a palm tree |
Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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