About the White-tailed Nuthatch
The white-tailed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It ranges across the northern and northeastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, existing mainly in the low-to-middle Himalayas, as well as associated mountain ranges. It is found in Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet and Thailand.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta himalayensis |
| Species Codes | whtnut1, WTNU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Nuthatch belong to?
The White-tailed Nuthatch (Sitta himalayensis) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Nuthatch?
The white-tailed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It ranges across the northern and northeastern parts of the Indian subcontinent, existing mainly in the low-to-middle Himalayas, as well as associated mountain ranges. It is found in Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Tibet and...
Where can I report a White-tailed Nuthatch sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtnut1, or on iNaturalist.
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