Re: Carolina White-breasted Nuthatch

[Bob Righter]

Hi

There seems to be enough circumstantial evidence that the "Carolina" White-breasted Nuthatch is present in Colorado, perhaps more so on our eastern plains as articulated by the "Wandering Tattler" Steve Mlodinow in his excellent paper

Of note New Mexico in 2011 had the same suspicions, that the "Carolina" White-breasted Nuthatch could be present on their eastern plains based on sound. To prove the point they first mist-netted the critter then took measurements, and finally collected the nuthatch. Extensive DNA test were conducted which produced definitive proof that the "Caroline" White-breasted Nuthatch was on their turf. This record probably represented the first documented record for this taxon on the western edge of the Great Plains (see Western Birds, Vol. 44, No, 2, 2013)

Thanks to Ted that is great name for Steve, "The Wandering Tattler"

Bob Righter
Denver, CO

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