White-cheeked Nuthatch

Sitta leucopsis

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Sittidae

Size:

13 cm

Weight:

13.5-15.9 g

Taxonomy:

Monotypic Sitta leucopsis (Gould, 1850)

Short Description:

The White-cheeked Nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis) is a small bird found in Pakistan characterized by its distinctive white cheeks, blue-gray upperparts, and cinnamon underparts. It has a relatively short tail and a long, slender bill adapted for probing into crevices for insects.

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In Pakistan, the White-cheeked Nuthatch is primarily found in the northern regions, particularly in the mountainous areas such as the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush. It inhabits coniferous and mixed forests at higher elevations, often occurring between 1,500 to 3,500 meters above sea level.

These nuthatches are often seen foraging for insects and seeds by climbing along tree trunks and branches, using their strong feet and sharp bill to extract food from bark crevices. They also store food in bark crevices for later consumption. White-cheeked Nuthatches are generally monogamous and form pairs during the breeding season. They build their nests in tree cavities or old woodpecker holes, lining them with fur, feathers, and moss. During the breeding season, they are territorial and may defend their nesting sites aggressively against intruders. Throughout the year, they emit a variety of vocalizations including soft whistles and nasal calls.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast