Algerian Nuthatch

Algerian Nuthatch

Sitta ledanti

Endangered
طول الجناح
17,1 cm
الوزن
17,3 g
الفصيلة
Sittidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is a bird species in the family Sittidae (nuthatches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.1 cm and a weight of 17.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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The Algerian Nuthatch is an endangered nuthatch weighing about 17 g with a wingspan near 17 cm, discovered in 1975 and endemic to a few small forest patches in northeastern Algeria. It clings to tree trunks and branches in typical nuthatch fashion, probing bark for insects and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 17,1 cm 6.7 in
الوزن 17,3 g 0.61 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV. Fledging: 22-25 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-4

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Sittidae (Nuthatches)
Genus Sitta
الأنواع Sitta ledanti

Distribution

Algerian Nuthatch has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Algerian Nuthatch endangered?
The Algerian Nuthatch has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Algerian Nuthatch nest?
Nest type: CV. Fledging: 22-25 days.
How big is the Algerian Nuthatch?
The Algerian Nuthatch has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 17.3 g.
What order and family does the Algerian Nuthatch belong to?
The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae.

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