9,910 observationsLeast Concern
Clark's Nutcracker
Nucifraga columbiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Corvidae ›Genus: Nucifraga
About
Clark's nutcracker (Nucifraga columbiana), sometimes referred to as Clark's crow or woodpecker crow, is a passerine bird in the family Corvidae. It is slightly smaller than its Eurasian relative the spotted nutcracker (N. caryocatactes). It is ashy-grey all over except for the black-and-white wings and central tail feathers (the outer ones are white). The bill, legs and feet are also black. This bird derives its name from the explorer William Clark.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Clark's Nutcracker is Nucifraga columbiana.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the class Aves.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the family Corvidae.
- Clark's Nutcracker belongs to the genus Nucifraga.