Nuthatches and Creepers

Question 1

trill (hp; rapid) always as individuals

See, see-see-see-sisi-see

Answer 1

Brown Creeper - Certhiidae

(Certhia americana)

Likes mixed, coniferous, and deciduous forests. They forage by spiralling up a tree!

Clean white breast w/ mottled brown back, and a very sweet song.

Question 2

ank-ank-ank (nasal monotone)

Answer 2

Red-Breasted Nuthatch - Sittidae

(Sitta canadensis)

A stark black cap, white eyemark, and black superciliariy.

Sounds like an annoying car alarm.

Question 3

anh-anh-anh-anh- (nasally)

tooy-tooy-tooy-tooy

wee-wee-wee-wee-who-who-who-who-

Answer 3

White-Breasted Nuthatch - Sittiidae

(Sitta carolinensis)

Slate on top, grey on bottom.

Kind of “laughing” call.