Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta pusilla |
| Codes | bnhnut, BHNU |
Identification
The Brown-headed Nuthatch (Sitta pusilla) is a member of the Nuthatches family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Sitta pusilla
Family: Nuthatches
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: bnhnut