About the Western Rock Nuthatch
The western rock nuthatch is a small passerine bird which breeds from Croatia east through Greece and Turkey to Iran. This nuthatch is largely resident apart from some post-breeding dispersal. The eastern rock nuthatch Sitta tephronota is a separate species, which occurs further east in south-central Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta neumayer |
| Species Codes | rocnut1, WRNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Western Rock Nuthatch belong to?
The Western Rock Nuthatch (Sitta neumayer) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Western Rock Nuthatch?
The western rock nuthatch is a small passerine bird which breeds from Croatia east through Greece and Turkey to Iran. This nuthatch is largely resident apart from some post-breeding dispersal. The eastern rock nuthatch Sitta tephronota is a separate species, which occurs further east in south-centra...
Where can I report a Western Rock Nuthatch sighting?
You can log sightings of Western Rock Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rocnut1, or on iNaturalist.
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