Giant Nuthatch

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

The Giant Nuthatch is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

The Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) is a species of bird in the Sittidae family. It is found in China, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Sitta magna. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 27 July 2007. More

The sizes of nuthatches vary, from the large Giant Nuthatch, at 195 mm (7.75 in) and 36–47 g (1.3–1.6 oz), to the small Brown-headed Nuthatch and the Pygmy Nuthatch, both around 100 mm (4 in) in length and about 10 g (0.36 oz). Nuthatches are very vocal, using an assortment of whistles, trills and calls. Their breeding songs tend to be simple and often identical to their contact calls but longer in duration. More

Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna - Adult at nest hole Giant Nuthatch Photographer : More

visit the Giant Nuthatch and Hume's Pheasant site on the south side of Doi Chiangdao, but few bird the northern side of this mountain ... The birds are similar to those found at similar elevations on Doi Suthep, Doi Inthanon, or Doi Angkhan. ... easy public access, pleasant accommodation, quiet atmosphere, and beautiful scenery. more... Thailand Bird Checklist - Country or region: Thailand. Number of species: 948. GALLIFORMES : Phasianidae Chinese Francolin Francolinus pintadeanus Long-billed Partridge Rhizothera longirostris Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica more... More

Giant Nuthatch, Thailand, Den Ya Kat Feb 2007 © Benjamin Schwartz - Tropical Birding Send this as a postcard Giant Nuthatch - Showing Records 1 through 2 of 2 Total Records More