About the Pygmy Nuthatch
The pygmy nuthatch is a tiny songbird, native to western North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta pygmaea |
| Species Codes | pygnut, PYNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
The Pygmy Nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pygmy Nuthatch?
The pygmy nuthatch is a tiny songbird, native to western North America....
Where can I report a Pygmy Nuthatch sighting?
You can log sightings of Pygmy Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pygnut, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
29
Species in Family
11,398
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