Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti)
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Algerian Nuthatch

Sitta ledanti Vielliard, 1976

17 gWeight

The Algerian nuthatch or Kabyle nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae.

Busiest months: March and May · Most records: Algeria

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Algerian Nuthatch has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Forêt de BouafrouneAlgeria53 records
  2. Forêt de DjimlaAlgeria12 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Algeria

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The Algerian nuthatch or Kabyle nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring between 11.5 cm (4.5 in) and 12.5 cm (4.9 in). The upperparts are bluish-grey.

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Questions

How big is the Algerian Nuthatch?

The Algerian Nuthatch weighs around 17 g.

Where does the Algerian Nuthatch live?

Its breeding range: Africa: montane northeastern Algeria. It is most often recorded in Algeria.

When is the best time to see the Algerian Nuthatch?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and May (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Algerian Nuthatch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Algerian Nuthatch as Endangered.

What does the Algerian Nuthatch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Algerian Nuthatch in?

It belongs to the family Nuthatches (Sittidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
17 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
85 mm
Tail
47 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
19 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: montane northeastern Algeria

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Nuthatches Sittidae
Genus
Sitta

Other birds in the genus Sitta

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Algerian Nuthatch

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