White-cheeked Nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis)
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White-cheeked Nuthatch

Sitta leucopsis Gould, 1850

13 cmLength15 gWeight

The white-cheeked nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis) is a species of bird in the family Sittidae.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The white-cheeked nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis) is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is found in Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

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Questions

How big is the White-cheeked Nuthatch?

The White-cheeked Nuthatch is about 13 cm long and weighs around 15 g.

Where does the White-cheeked Nuthatch live?

Its breeding range: Oriental: western Himalayas.

Is the White-cheeked Nuthatch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-cheeked Nuthatch as Least Concern.

What does the White-cheeked Nuthatch eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the White-cheeked Nuthatch in?

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

At a glance

Length
13 cm
Weight
15 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
77 mm
Tail
44 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
18 mm

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

Range

Oriental: western Himalayas

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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White-cheeked Nuthatch

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