Yellow-billed Nuthatch
NameYellow-billed Nuthatch
Common NameYellow-billed Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta solangiae
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.75
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsMales have dark grey upperparts, a prominent black eye-stripe, and white underparts with rufous flanks. The bill is bright yellow. Females are similar but generally duller, with a less distinct eye-stripe and paler flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, high-pitched whistles or trills, often repeated, and various chattering or nasal notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to montane regions of Southeast Asia, primarily found in Vietnam, Laos, and on Hainan Island in China.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow bill, dark grey upperparts, black eye-stripe, white underparts with rufous flanks, nuthatch foraging behavior
Description
A small, active nuthatch characterized by its bright yellow bill, grey upperparts, and white underparts. It typically forages on tree trunks and branches, often moving head-down, searching for insects and spiders.
