Nuthatch (noun)

1. A small, active bird with a short tail and strong feet, typically found in wooded areas and able to climb down tree trunks head first.
2. A bird of the genus Sitta, which includes several species found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Origin:

From the old english word hnut, meaning "nut" and the middle english word hacche, meaning "climbing bird.".

Examples:

1. The nuthatch was a frequent visitor to the bird feeder in our garden.
2. As I walked through the wooded area, I spotted a nuthatch perched upside down on the trunk of a tree.
3. The nuthatch's habit of hoarding food for the winter is a fascinating aspect of its behavior.
4. The call of the nuthatch is a loud and distinctive "yank-yank" sound.
5. The nuthatch is known for its ability to climb down tree trunks head-first, like a miniature woodpecker.