North America is home to four species of nuthatch, each with special strategies to survive cold winter months. ... These little birds survive the cold months by migrating to areas with a more reliable winter food supply.

Do nuthatches stay all winter?

Most birds migrate south during the winter when the weather gets too cold. Food gathering and roosting strategies help sustain these birds. ... In combination with proper winter roosts and a healthy supply of food caches, both of these birds are able to stay year round in Calgary.

Do nuthatches migrate in winter?

Most species are non-migratory and live in their habitat year-round, although the North American red-breasted nuthatch migrates to warmer regions during the winter.