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White-breasted Nuthatches evolved to feed upside down, which they do in any and all circumstances

July 23, 2017 at 1:59PM
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)
(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Nuthatches look for insects in tree bark by viewing the situation from the top down. They find what birds of other species might miss. This adult takes the position even when feeding seed to satisfy the begging of one of its fledglings.

(James J. Williams /The Minnesota Star Tribune)

White-breasted Nuthatches -- the adult bird is at the bottom.

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