The Algerian nuthatch or Kabyle nuthatch, is a species of bird in the nuthatch family Sittidae. It is a medium-sized nuthatch, measuring between 11.5 cm (4.5 in) and 12.5 cm (4.9 in). The upperparts are bluish gray. The male can be distinguished from the female by the black front of its crown. The species is sedentary; it feeds on arthropods in summer and on seeds in winter. The breeding season takes place around May–June. The nest, built in a hole of tree, shelters a laying of three or four eggs, brooded by the female. The chicks are fed by both parents.
Algerian nuthatch
A female Algerian/Kabyle nuthatch, with very little black on the crown, barely spotting the front of the forehead.
The male Krüper's nuthatch has the front half of the crown black, like the Algerian/Kabyle nuthatch; it is the closest relative of the latter species.
Algerian/Kabyle nuthatch at nest, in a tree cavity.
The nuthatches constitute a genus, Sitta, of small passerine birds belonging to the family Sittidae. Characterised by large heads, short tails, and powerful bills and feet, nuthatches advertise their territory using loud, simple songs. Most species exhibit grey or bluish upperparts and a black eye stripe.
Nuthatch
The red-breasted nuthatch is said to have a callⓘ like a tin trumpet.
Image: White cheeked Nuthatch (Sitta leucopsis) (39661424053) (cropped)
Image: Przevalski's nuthatch Chengdong Wang (cropped)
