Pygmy Nuthatch
In Washington we have three species in the nuthatch family. Pygmy Nuthatch Sitta pygmaea not surprisingly, is the smallest. Red-breasted Nuthatch Sitta canadensis is the most widespread and easy to find in most areas, and White-breasted Nuthatch is seen mostly in oak or pine forests in Eastern Washington.
White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis
Pygmy Nuthatch, though somewhat less common, is easy to find if it's around, as it is very vocal. It has a high pitched pipping call that is easy to recognize. It is also a colonial nester, and is often found in small to medium sized groups. It is also often found at higher elevations, though not exclusively. Pygmy Nuthatches are also almost always found in pine, especially Ponderosa Pine forests.
Pretty bird. Looks like it is thinking something difficult.
beautiful
really great knowledge you give us and some more here. The Pygmy Nuthatch is a small bird with a slate-gray back and buffy underside. Males and females look the same, with white chins extending up just below the eyes and gray-brown caps. The edge of the cap is darker than the rest, giving the Pygmy Nuthatch a dark eye-line. Its bill is long and solid, and it has long toes and talons. The white on each side of its short tail can be seen in flight.
What a beautiful bird. thanks for sharing
Amazing bird photos !
those pigmy birds seem very fun to look at while hanging around washington, very cool and relaxing post! thanks for sharing @birdbanter
What a lovely creature they are!
May I ask you which glasses and camera you used to take these photos? I am also very interested in taking photos of wild life animals, especially birdies!
I used a Nikon D7200 and a Nikkor 200-500 zoom lens. Usually shoot on "A" mode and at about +1.0
Wow! So many species in your country!
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so cute!!!! thanks for sharing