Female © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Male © Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Male © Tom Wheatley
Male © Jeanne Verhulst
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Male © Charley Hesse

Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna

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Identification

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The largest nuthatch in the world, about the size of a bulbul. Coloration similar to many other nuthatches: gray above and white below, with a thick black line through the eye. Picky in its habitat preferences and as a result generally uncommon or absent through much of its range; requires extensive stands of mature tall pines in foothills and montane regions. Can be quite loud, giving a hoarse chatter reminiscent of a corvid; also gives a clipped fluty whistle.

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