Blue Nuthatch

分类位置

同属物种

阿爾及利亞鳾

Algerian Nuthatch

丽䴓

Beautiful Nuthatch

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Brown-headed Nuthatch

缅甸䴓

Burmese Nuthatch

栗腹䴓

Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch

栗臀䴓

Chestnut-vented Nuthatch

形态与习性

The blue nuthatch (Sitta azurea) is a bird species in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring 13.5 cm (5.3 in) in length. The species, which shows slight sexual dimorphism, has dramatic plumage pattern unlike any other member of its genus. Its head is black or blackish-blue dark blue upperparts close to purple with azure feathers. The wings are edged with black. The throat and chest are white or a washed buff, contrasting with the upperparts and the belly of a very