Algerian Nuthatch

Algerian Nuthatch

Sitta ledanti

Endangered
Envergadura
17,1 cm
Peso
17,3 g
Família
Sittidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 17,1 cm 6.7 in
Peso 17,3 g 0.61 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

2-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Sittidae (Nuthatches)
Genus Sitta
Espécies Sitta ledanti

Distribution

Algerian Nuthatch has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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