The red-breasted nuthatch has the un­usual habit ... Canada border (e.g., Northeast; Michigan-Wisconsin border; south-central British Columbia and northwestern Washington). Vagrant: casual ...
Monotypic (smaller, darker resident birds in southern Appalachians sometimes separated as appalachiensis). Length 8". Shows less red on head than related red-naped and red-breasted, and the back ...
The male red-breasted merganser is a large bird measuring just over 2 feet long from tip of bill to tail with a wingspan of 3 feet. Males are upwards of 3 pounds. Females are smaller and lighter.