Listen to the White-breasted nuthatch
Tip: press play to see the sound's live frequency spectrum in blue over the waveform.
About the White-breasted nuthatch
The White-breasted nuthatch is a bird in the family Sittidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults weigh around 21 g.
What does the White-breasted nuthatch sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
The recordings here are labelled as call. Listen for differences in rhythm, pitch and repetition – the spectrum display makes it easy to see whether a sound is a pure whistle (a thin line), a harsh call (a broad band) or a trill (rapid repeated marks).
From Wikipedia
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.
Related birds in the genus Sitta
Frequently asked questions
What does a White-breasted nuthatch sound like?
You can hear 2 recordings of the White-breasted nuthatch on this page, including its call. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the White-breasted nuthatch endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-breasted nuthatch as “least concern”.
What family does the White-breasted nuthatch belong to?
The White-breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) belongs to the family Sittidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Call · Carver Park Reserve, Carver, Minnesota, United States by Jonathon Jongsma – CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Call · Minnesota Valley NWR, Cliff Fen, Dakota, Minnesota, United… by Jonathon Jongsma – CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q379240 – CC0
- Wikipedia: White-breasted nuthatch – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Mike's Birds from Riverside, CA, US – CC BY-SA 2.0