Yellow-billed Nuthatch
A species of Nuthatches Scientific name : Sitta solangiae Genus : Nuthatches
Yellow-billed Nuthatch, A species of Nuthatches
Botanical name: Sitta solangiae
Genus: Nuthatches
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The yellow-billed nuthatch (Sitta solangiae) is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is found in Hainan, Laos, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-billed Nuthatch primarily consumes insects, foraging either alone or in small groups up to five. It joins mixed-species flocks for feeding, showing adaptability in its foraging behavior.
Habitat
The yellow-billed Nuthatch inhabits hill evergreen forests with a presence in both dense and partially logged regions. These birds are adapted to forested environments characterized by a rich diversity of tree species, often finding refuge in less disturbed areas as well as places affected by human activity. They predominantly reside in broadleaf forests of subtropical regions, highlighting their affinity for woodland habitats.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Nuthatches Genus
Nuthatches Species
Yellow-billed Nuthatch