Ghalambor C. K., Martin T. E. 1999. Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis). The Birds of North America, no. 459, 28 pp.
This species account discusses: distinguishing characteristics, distribution, systematics, migration, habitat, food habits, vocalizations, behavior (locomotion, maintenance, agonistic, spacing, sexual, social and interspecific), predation, breeding (phenology, nest site, nest, eggs, incubation, development of young, parental care, brood parasitism), demography and populations (measures of breeding activity, life span, mortality, dispersal and philopatry, population status), conservation and management, plumages and molt, measurements, and priorities for future research. There is also a bibliography which lists key references for additional information.
Descriptors: Article Subject Terms Agonistic behavior | Breeding | Conservation | Demography | Diets | Dispersal | Feeding behavior | Habitat preferences | Interspecific relationships | Life history | Migration | Philopatry | Predation | Reproductive behavior | Social behavior | Vocalization behavior | Article Taxonomic Terms Sitta canadensis
