While some of these birds may be familiar, others are only at home in the deep forest away from the places frequented by people.
The white-breasted nuthatch is at home in the backyard, the city park or the woods, while the scarlet tanager is found only where large unbroken tracts of forest remain.
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Since habitat left undisturbed by people is rare, it is no wonder that birds living in the forest interior are suffering. (For more about the loss of forest habitat, please see our page on warblers)
When watching birds, take note of where you find them. You may learn which species are flourishing because they have adjusted to civilization, and which ones are not.
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