Chestnut-vented Nuthatch

Sitta nagaensis · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
chvnut1, CVNU

About the Chestnut-vented Nuthatch

The chestnut-vented nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5–14 cm (4.9–5.5 in) in length. The upperparts are a solid grey-blue, with a markedly black loral stripe. The underparts are uniform grey to buff from the throat to belly, with brick red on the flanks. The undertail is white with a rufous border. The chestnut-vented nuthatch utters different kinds of calls, which can sometimes sound like a wren alarm, and its song is a monotonous, stereotypical crackle, typically chichichichi. Its ecology is poorly known, but it probably feeds on small arthropods and seeds, and the breeding season begins between March and May. The nest is typically located in a hole in the trunk of a tree, and the clutch has two to five eggs.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNuthatches (Sittidae)
SpeciesSitta nagaensis
Species Codeschvnut1, CVNU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Chestnut-vented Nuthatch belong to?

The Chestnut-vented Nuthatch (Sitta nagaensis) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Chestnut-vented Nuthatch?

The chestnut-vented nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5–14 cm (4.9–5.5 in) in length. The upperparts are a solid grey-blue, with a markedly black loral stripe. The underparts are uniform grey to buff from the throat to belly, w...

Where can I report a Chestnut-vented Nuthatch sighting?

You can log sightings of Chestnut-vented Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chvnut1, or on iNaturalist.