White-cheeked_nuthatch

White-cheeked nuthatch

White-cheeked nuthatch

Species of bird

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.

Illustration by John Gould and H. C. Richter

Quick Facts Conservation status, Scientific classification ...

Its natural habitats are boreal forests and temperate forests.

Description

It is 13 cm (5 in) long, white cheeks, chin, throat, and underparts, upper parts mostly dark grey.

References

  1. [1]
    BirdLife International (2016). "Sitta leucopsis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103881719A94283596. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103881719A94283596.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.


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