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nuthatch
noun
nut·hatch
ˈnət-ˌhach 
: any of various small tree-climbing chiefly insectivorous birds (family Sittidae and especially genus Sitta) that have a compact body, a narrow bill, a short tail, and sometimes a black cap
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This seed is a favorite of cardinals, finches, nuthatches, and many more.
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Residents like chickadees, nuthatches and woodpeckers depend on these resources to survive until spring.
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Special To The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Black oil sunflower seeds attract a wide variety of birds including cardinals, woodpeckers, blue jays, goldfinches, purple finches, chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches.
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Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Cavity nesting birds, such as bluebirds, chickadees, flycatchers, nuthatches, trogons, and wrens as well as some duck species, use birdhouses or nest boxes.
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Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Residents like chickadees, nuthatches and woodpeckers depend on these resources to survive until spring.
—
Special To The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 May 2026
Black oil sunflower seeds attract a wide variety of birds including cardinals, woodpeckers, blue jays, goldfinches, purple finches, chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches.
—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Cavity nesting birds, such as bluebirds, chickadees, flycatchers, nuthatches, trogons, and wrens as well as some duck species, use birdhouses or nest boxes.
—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Nuthatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuthatch. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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nuthatch
noun
nut·hatch
ˈnət-ˌhach
: any of various small birds that climb trees and eat insects and are noted for their habit of going down tree trunks headfirst
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