About the Giant Nuthatch
The giant nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is the longest of the nuthatches, measuring 19.5 cm (7.7 in) in length. Its upperparts are bluish grey, with the front being light grey, contrasting with the darker rest of the back. The bird has two very thick black eyebrow lines and light grey underparts, with whitish cheeks and throat, and a belly more or less washed with buff and cinnamon. For a nuthatch, it has a long beak and tail. The female can be distinguished from the male by its duller eye features and its upperparts having less contrast between the crown, nape, and lower back. The calls are powerful and made up of repetitions of simple patterns. The species gleans its food from the trunks and branches of trees, especially pines, and feeds on insects and berries. It nests around March, in the hole of a tree and without masking the entrance, and the nest has about three young.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta magna |
| Species Codes | gianut1, GINU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Nuthatch belong to?
The Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Giant Nuthatch?
The Giant Nuthatch is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Giant Nuthatch?
The giant nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is the longest of the nuthatches, measuring 19.5 cm (7.7 in) in length. Its upperparts are bluish grey, with the front being light grey, contrasting with the darker rest of the back. The bird has two very thick black eyebrow lines an...
Where can I report a Giant Nuthatch sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gianut1, or on iNaturalist.