Beautiful Nuthatch

Sitta formosa · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Conservation
VU Vulnerable
Codes
beanut1, BENU

About the Beautiful Nuthatch

The beautiful nuthatch is a bird species in the family Sittidae, collectively known as nuthatches. It is a large nuthatch, measuring 16.5 cm (6.5 in) in length, that is not sexually dimorphic. Its colour and markings are dramatic, the upper parts being black and azure, streaked with white and pale blue on the head and lined with the same colours on the wing feathers. The underparts are orange, and the eyebrow and throat are ochre. An irregular, dark eyestripe highlights its eye. Its ecology is not fully described, but it is known to feed on small insects and larvae found on the trunks and epiphyte-covered branches of trees in its range. Reproduction takes place from April to May; the nest is placed in the hole of an oak, rhododendron, or other large tree. The nest is made of plant material and fur in which the bird typically lays four to six eggs.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNuthatches (Sittidae)
SpeciesSitta formosa
Species Codesbeanut1, BENU
ConservationVU Vulnerable

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Beautiful Nuthatch belong to?

The Beautiful Nuthatch (Sitta formosa) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.

What is the conservation status of the Beautiful Nuthatch?

The Beautiful Nuthatch is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the Beautiful Nuthatch?

The beautiful nuthatch is a bird species in the family Sittidae, collectively known as nuthatches. It is a large nuthatch, measuring 16.5 cm (6.5 in) in length, that is not sexually dimorphic. Its colour and markings are dramatic, the upper parts being black and azure, streaked with white and pale b...

Where can I report a Beautiful Nuthatch sighting?

You can log sightings of Beautiful Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beanut1, or on iNaturalist.