🐦
Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="sitta-castanea"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/sitta-castanea/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/sitta-castanea/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/sitta-castanea/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="sitta-castanea"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
14.8 cm
Weight
15.1 g
Family
Sittidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea) is a bird species in the family Sittidae (nuthatches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 15.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 15.1 g | 0.53 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sittidae (Nuthatches) |
| Genus | Sitta |
| Species | Sitta castanea |
Distribution
Indian Nuthatch has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Indian Nuthatch endangered?
The Indian Nuthatch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indian Nuthatch nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-12 days.
How big is the Indian Nuthatch?
The Indian Nuthatch has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 15.1 g.
What order and family does the Indian Nuthatch belong to?
The Indian Nuthatch (Sitta castanea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Sittidae family
Algerian Nuthatch
Sitta ledanti
Endangered
Bahama Nuthatch
Sitta insularis
Critically Endangered
Beautiful Nuthatch
Sitta formosa
Vulnerable
Blue Nuthatch
Sitta azurea
Least Concern
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla
Least Concern
Burmese Nuthatch
Sitta neglecta
Least Concern
Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch
Sitta cinnamoventris
Least Concern
Chestnut-vented Nuthatch
Sitta nagaensis
Least Concern