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Giant Nuthatch

Sitta magna

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Sittidae
Genus
Sitta
Species
Sitta magna (Giant Nuthatch)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オニゴジュウカラ
Chinese 巨䴓
Spanish Trepador Gigante
French Sittelle géante
German Riesenkleiber
Russian Поползень-великан
Thai นกไต่ไม้ใหญ่

Similar Species in Sitta

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Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla
Least Concern
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Burmese Nuthatch
Sitta neglecta
Least Concern
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Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
Least Concern
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Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
Least Concern
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Krüper's Nuthatch
Sitta krueperi
Least Concern
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White-Breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Least Concern
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White-tailed Nuthatch
Sitta himalayensis
Least Concern
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Beautiful Nuthatch
Sitta formosa
Vulnerable
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Nuthatch?
The scientific name of Giant Nuthatch is Sitta magna. It belongs to the genus Sitta.
What is the conservation status of Giant Nuthatch?
Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Giant Nuthatch live?
Giant Nuthatch is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Giant Nuthatch belong to?
Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) belongs to the genus Sitta, which is part of the taxonomic family Sittidae.
Is Giant Nuthatch endangered?
Yes, Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Giant Nuthatch belong to?
Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Giant Nuthatch?
The closest relatives of Giant Nuthatch in the genus Sitta include Beautiful Nuthatch, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Burmese Nuthatch, Eurasian Nuthatch, Indian Nuthatch.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sitta — 20 Species

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Beautiful Nuthatch
Sitta formosa
VU 🐾
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Sitta pusilla
LC 🐾
Burmese Nuthatch
Sitta neglecta
LC 🐾
Eurasian Nuthatch
Sitta europaea
LC
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Giant Nuthatch
Sitta magna
EN
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Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
LC 🐾
Krüper's Nuthatch
Sitta krueperi
LC 🐾
White-Breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
LC 🐾
White-tailed Nuthatch
Sitta himalayensis
LC 🐾
Przevalski's Nuthatch
Sitta przewalskii
LC 🐾
Pygmy Nuthatch
Sitta pygmaea
LC 🐾
Red-Breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
LC 🐾
Siberian Nuthatch
Sitta arctica
LC 🐾
Algerian Nuthatch
Sitta ledanti
EN 🐾
Snowy-browed Nuthatch
Sitta villosa
LC 🐾
Sulphur-billed Nuthatch
Sitta oenochlamys
LC 🐾
Kashmir Nuthatch
Sitta cashmirensis
LC 🐾
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
Sitta frontalis
LC 🐾
Western Rock Nuthatch
Sitta neumayer
LC 🐾
White-browed Nuthatch
Sitta victoriae
EN
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