Krüper's Nuthatch

Sitta krueperi · Species of bird
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
krunut1, KRNU

About the Krüper's Nuthatch

Krüper's nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a small to medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. The upperparts are blue-grey, with the front half of the crown black in adults of both sexes, but with a less marked in the female rear. The species has a black or grey eyestripe and a prominent white supercilium. The underparts are blue-grey in males and buff-grey in females, with a large, crescent-shaped rufous pectoral patch. It feeds on insects in the summer and seeds, especially pine seeds, in autumn and winter. Breeding takes place between March and May, and the nest is usually placed in a tree hole. The clutch consists of five to seven eggs, incubated by the female and fed by the male. Both parents take part in feeding the young.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyNuthatches (Sittidae)
SpeciesSitta krueperi
Species Codeskrunut1, KRNU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Krüper's Nuthatch belong to?

The Krüper's Nuthatch (Sitta krueperi) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Krüper's Nuthatch?

Krüper's nuthatch is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a small to medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 12.5 centimetres (4.9 in) in length. The upperparts are blue-grey, with the front half of the crown black in adults of both sexes, but with a less marked in the female rear. The ...

Where can I report a Krüper's Nuthatch sighting?

You can log sightings of Krüper's Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code krunut1, or on iNaturalist.