Nuthatches are the only group of birds able to climb both up and down a tree trunk headfirst. The red-breasted nuthatch, shown here, is one of 21 species of nuthatches found in woodlands, rocky areas, and parks throughout most of North America, Eurasia, and Australia.
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"Red-Breasted Nuthatch," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
