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Corsican Nuthatch

Sitta whiteheadi

Vulnerable
Wingspan
14.1 cm
Weight
12.625 g
Family
Sittidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.1 cm 5.6 in
Weight 12.625 g 0.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Clutch Size

5-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Sittidae (Nuthatches)
Genus Sitta
Species Sitta whiteheadi

Distribution

Corsican Nuthatch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Corsican Nuthatch endangered?
The Corsican Nuthatch has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Corsican Nuthatch nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
How big is the Corsican Nuthatch?
The Corsican Nuthatch has a wingspan of 14.1 cm, weight of 12.625 g.
What order and family does the Corsican Nuthatch belong to?
The Corsican Nuthatch (Sitta whiteheadi) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Sittidae.

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