About the Yunnan Nuthatch
The Yunnan nuthatch is a bird species in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It was first described by William Robert Ogilvie-Grant in 1900 based on a male holotype. It is a small nuthatch, measuring 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in length on average and weighs between 7.5 and 13 grams. The grey-blue upperparts contrast with the light, smooth, buffy lowerparts. It has a fine white eyebrow above a black eyestripe, which is distinct when the plumage is fresh, and exhibits a small degree of sexual dimorphism. A noisy bird, it produces simple, nasal sounds, sometimes in repetitive series.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Nuthatches (Sittidae) |
| Species | Sitta yunnanensis |
| Species Codes | yunnut1, YUNU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yunnan Nuthatch belong to?
The Yunnan Nuthatch (Sitta yunnanensis) belongs to the Nuthatches family (Sittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yunnan Nuthatch?
The Yunnan Nuthatch is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yunnan Nuthatch?
The Yunnan nuthatch is a bird species in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It was first described by William Robert Ogilvie-Grant in 1900 based on a male holotype. It is a small nuthatch, measuring 12 centimetres (4.7 in) in length on average and weighs between 7.5 and 13 grams. The grey-blue upperparts...
Where can I report a Yunnan Nuthatch sighting?
You can log sightings of Yunnan Nuthatch on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yunnut1, or on iNaturalist.
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