Nuthatches
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Sittidae
Nuthatches are small woodland birds with the unusual ability to climb down trees head-first, unlike other birds which can only go upwards. There are about 24 species worldwide, 2 in Britain.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Nuthatch | Sitta canadensis | A rare vagrant |
| Eurasian Nuthatch | Sitta europaea | A resident breeding species |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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