Motmot

Family

Nuthatches

Sittidae

29 species with a page on Motmot.

Order: Passeriformes

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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 upper parts and a black eye stripe.

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