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Pygmy Nuthatch

Sitta pygmaea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Sittidae ›Genus: Sitta

About

The pygmy nuthatch (Sitta pygmaea) is a tiny songbird, about 10 cm (4 inches) long and about 10 grams in weight. It ranges from southern British Columbia south through various discontinuous parts of the western U.S. (northwest U.S., Sierra Nevada range, southern Rockies, etc.), to central Mexico. It is usually found in pines (especially ponderosa pines), Douglas-firs, and other conifers. Pygmy nuthatches clamber acrobatically in the foliage of these trees, feeding on insects and seeds; less often they creep...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pygmy Nuthatch?
The scientific name of Pygmy Nuthatch is Sitta pygmaea.
What is the conservation status of Pygmy Nuthatch?
The Pygmy Nuthatch has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the family Sittidae.
What genus does Pygmy Nuthatch belong to?
Pygmy Nuthatch belongs to the genus Sitta.