White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Cordats)
- ClassAves (Aus)
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilySittidae (Nuthatches)
- GenusSitta (Nuthatches)
- SpeciesSitta carolinensis (White-breasted Nuthatch)
The white-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 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. The white-breasted nuthatch is a chatty bird. Wikipedia →
5–10% of wildlife watchers report a White-breasted Nuthatch sighting in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, based on 184 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
Closest Relatives at Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
Pygmy Nuthatch
Sitta pygmaea
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Green Jay
Cyanocorax yncas
Black-crested Titmouse
Baeolophus atricristatus
Clay-colored Thrush
Turdus grayi
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great Kiskadee
Pitangus sulphuratus
Carolina Wren
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Regulus calendula
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
Rufous-capped Warbler
Basileuterus rufifrons
📅 Monthly Probability
☀️ When They're Spotted
Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-breasted Nuthatch in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park?
About 7% of wildlife watchers report a White-breasted Nuthatch sighting in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, based on 184 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-breasted Nuthatch in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for White-breasted Nuthatch in Cumbres de Monterrey National Park in our monthly data.