white-breasted nuthatch at Lake Meyer Park IA 116A1837
I had to look twice when I saw this little white-breasted nuthatch today, since I thought my mind way playing tricks on me. However, this photo shows that my hunch was right - this nuthatch has crossed mandibles. I watched it for a while and it appeared normal otherwise and had no apparent problems with feeding. Maybe it will specialize in prying pine cones open like the white-winged crossbills do😊
white-breasted nuthatch at Lake Meyer Park IA 116A1837
I had to look twice when I saw this little white-breasted nuthatch today, since I thought my mind way playing tricks on me. However, this photo shows that my hunch was right - this nuthatch has crossed mandibles. I watched it for a while and it appeared normal otherwise and had no apparent problems with feeding. Maybe it will specialize in prying pine cones open like the white-winged crossbills do😊