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Presidio of San Francisco
Pygmy Nuthatch
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| Will Elder,NPS |
| A Pygmy Nuthatch takes a bath at El Polin Spring. |
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Natural History: The Pygmy Nuthatch feeds on insects, spiders, and pine seeds. It caches it seeds. This species nests in cavities in snags or stumps and breeds from mid-April to mid-August. It tends to guard its territory.
General Distribution: In the Presidio, this bird is found in forests, especially mature stands of conifers. It breeds within the Presidio.
Frequency: This species is abundant all year in the Presidio.
Identifying Characteristics: This species is a small bird with a gray-brown cap and a white spot usually on the back of its neck. It has the tendency to walk upside-down on tree trunks.
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Did You Know?
In 1915, a tragic fire at the Presidio claimed the lives of General Pershing’s wife and his three daughters. Pershing's son, Francis Warren, survived the blaze and chose to enlist in the army as a private during World War II. By the end of the war he had achieved the rank of major.
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Last Updated: November 16, 2007 at 17:22 EST |
