Sitta canadensis


Also found in: Thesaurus, Wikipedia.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.Sitta canadensis - bluish-grey nuthatch with reddish breastSitta canadensis - bluish-grey nuthatch with reddish breast; of northern coniferous forests
red-breasted nuthatch
nuthatch, nutcracker - any of various small short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak that feed on small nuts and insects
genus Sitta, Sitta - type genus of the Sittidae
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in ?
References in periodicals archive ?
(Penthestes) 2 Sitta canadensis 1 Sitta pygmaea 3 Regulus sp.
An updated catalogue of the birds from the Carpinteria Asphalt, Pleistocene of California
The most predominant species on burned sites were redheaded (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) (26%) and Lewis' woodpeckers (Melanerpes lewis) (53%), while the predominant species on unburned sites were red-breasted nuthatches (Sitta canadensis) (25%) and hairy woodpeckers (Picoides villous) (50%).
The role of interspecific competition at woodpecker nest sites: comparing burn versus unburned treatments in the Black Hills, SD. (Social Science, Environmental, Field Biology Poster Session 02:00 PM-03:00 PM)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis): Walks head first down trees; has a broad back line across and a white stripe above the eye.
Feeder birds of New York: Project FeederWatch

Dictionary browser ?
Full browser ?