NEST: in cavity of old stump or tree, sometimes in a deserted Woodpecker's home; carelessly constructed of leaves, grass, hair felted fur (usually rabbit's) and feathers.

EGGS, 5 to 8, white or pinkish white (fresh) spotted with chestnut and a few lavender specks.

North America east of the plains. Breeds in Canadian, Transition and Upper Austral zones from northern Minnesota, central Ontario, southern Quebec and Newfoundland south to northern parts of Gulf States.

Pacific coast region. Breeds mainly in Transition zone from southern British Columbia to northern Lower California and from the Pacific coast east to Cascades and Sierra Nevada.

Nests and eggs of above subspecies similar to those of the White-breasted Nuthatch.

Breeds in Lower Austral zone from Mississippi eastward along the Gulf coast to Florida.

A 50-foot tree ranging thru the swamps of southern Georgia to central east and west Florida and is frequently planted in southern cities for its decorative beauty.