Canada – The 2007 Red-Breasted Nuthatch Colored 25 Cents Coin

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The Red-Breasted Nuthatch, a 2007 colored 25 Cents coin from Canada.

The Royal Canadian Mint presents the 2007 Red-Breasted Nuthatch coin, the second in the colored 25-cent coins series exploring the birds of Canada.

Of the 17 nuthatch species found throughout North America and Eurasia, three reside in Canada. The Red-Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) is the most widely distributed and is readily identified by its eye stripes and rust-colored underbody. It breeds across Canada and the United States. It is a small, active bird with a diverse repertoire of calls, and is best known for its ability to hop down trees head first. The nuthatch's large hind toe and a stubby tail are likely adaptations for climbing upside down; the toe providing added stability and the short stubby tail enabling it to maneuver amongst the branches. A sturdy tapered beak also enables it to wedge nuts and hard seeds in crevices and hammer them open with its beak, another distinct behavior that led to its name. It also hides caches of seeds in crevices of tree trunks for winter food.

Includes Capsule, Official Case, and Individually-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Second in a series
Beautiful full-color painted design
See also:
The 2008 Northern Cardinal Colored 25 Cents Coin
The 2008 Downy Woodpecker Colored 25 Cents Coin
The 2007 Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Colored 25 Cents Coin