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Algerian Nuthatch
Sitta ledanti
Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is a member of the Sittidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 17.2 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Sittidae Nuthatches
- Genus Sitta
- Species ledanti
Quick facts
- Weight
- 17.2 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Sittidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Algerian Nuthatch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Algerian Nuthatch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) is a member of the Sittidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF montane ne Algeria.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 17.2 g, with a wing length of about 8.5 cm and a tail of around 4.7 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 247 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Algerian Nuthatch?
The Algerian Nuthatch is a small bird that weighs around 17.2 g.
Where does the Algerian Nuthatch live?
The Algerian Nuthatch is found across Africa with a range covering AF montane ne Algeria, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Algerian Nuthatch belong to?
The Algerian Nuthatch (Sitta ledanti) belongs to the Sittidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Algerian Nuthatch eat?
The Algerian Nuthatch is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Algerian Nuthatch migrate?
The Algerian Nuthatch is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Algerian Nuthatch endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Algerian Nuthatch make?
1 real field recording of the Algerian Nuthatch can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Algerian Nuthatch's range?
The Algerian Nuthatch has a mapped global range of about 247 km².
Conservation
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