Yunnan Nuthatch
NameYunnan Nuthatch
Common NameYunnan Nuthatch
Scientific NameSitta yunnanensis
FamilySittidae
Wingspan (cm)19
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)11
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are blue-grey, contrasting with buffy underparts that are paler on the belly. It features a prominent black eye-stripe extending from the bill to the side of the neck, bordered above by a distinct white supercilium. The throat is white.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a rapid, high-pitched 'sit-sit-sit' or 'tsit-tsit-tsit' and a trilling 'trrr' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the mountains of Yunnan and Sichuan provinces in south-central China, primarily inhabiting coniferous and mixed forests at high altitudes.
Identifying FeaturesBlue-grey upperparts, Buffy underparts, Prominent black eye-stripe with white supercilium, Small size, Slender bill
Description
A small, active nuthatch endemic to high-altitude forests of China. It is characterized by its blue-grey upperparts, buffy underparts, and distinctive facial markings, often seen foraging on tree trunks. This species exhibits typical nuthatch behavior, climbing trees head-first or head-down.
