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Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
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Least Concern
Wingspan
17.1 cm
Weight
21.516666666666666 g
Family
Sittidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) 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 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 17.1 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 21.516666666666666 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,CR,O. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 18-29 days.
Clutch Size
4-13
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Sittidae (Nuthatches) |
| Genus | Sitta |
| Species | Sitta europaea |
Distribution
Eurasian Nuthatch has been recorded in 5 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Eurasian Nuthatch endangered?
The Eurasian Nuthatch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Nuthatch nest?
Nest type: CV,CR,O. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 18-29 days.
How big is the Eurasian Nuthatch?
The Eurasian Nuthatch has a wingspan of 17.1 cm, weight of 21.516666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Nuthatch belong to?
The Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae.
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