A World of Birds
Sittidae - Nuthatches
(4 species photographed)
A World of Birds
Sittidae - Nuthatches
(4 species photographed)
The nuthatches constitute a genus, Sitta, of small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Characterised by large heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet, nuthatches advertise their territory using loud, simple songs. Most species exhibit grey or bluish upperparts and a black eye stripe.
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