Blue Nuthatch

Sitta azurea · Species of small passerine bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
blunut1, BLNU

About the Blue Nuthatch

The blue nuthatch is a bird species in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 13.5 cm (5.3 in) in length. The species, which shows slight sexual dimorphism, has dramatic plumage pattern unlike any other member of its genus. Its head is black or blackish-blue dark blue upperparts close to purple with azure feathers. The wings are edged with black. The throat and chest are white or a washed buff, contrasting with the upperparts and the belly of a very dark blue; the covert feathers are generally clear, blue-grey or purplish.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNuthatches (Sittidae)
SpeciesSitta azurea
Species Codesblunut1, BLNU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue Nuthatch belong to?

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

How can I identify the Blue Nuthatch?

The blue nuthatch is a bird species in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 13.5 cm (5.3 in) in length. The species, which shows slight sexual dimorphism, has dramatic plumage pattern unlike any other member of its genus. Its head is black or blackish-blue dark blue...

Where can I report a Blue Nuthatch sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blunut1, or on iNaturalist.