Sulphur-billed Nuthatch
Sitta oenochlamys
The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch (Sitta oenochlamys) is a rare nuthatch found only in the Philippines, weighing about 16 g. The sulphur-billed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae.
About the Sulphur-billed Nuthatch
The sulphur-billed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forest. It is commonly found in mixed flocks along with Blue-headed fantails, sunbirds, flowerpeckers and other small forest birds.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Sulphur-billed Nuthatch look like?
- The sulphur-billed nuthatch is a species of bird in the family Sittidae.
- How big is a Sulphur-billed Nuthatch?
- The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch is a small sized bird weighing about 16 g.
- Where can you see a Sulphur-billed Nuthatch?
- The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch is endemic to the Philippines, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sulphur-billed Nuthatch?
- The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch is most easily confused with the Eastern Rock Nuthatch, the Krüper's Nuthatch and the Chinese Nuthatch.
- Is the Sulphur-billed Nuthatch endangered?
- The Sulphur-billed Nuthatch is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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