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Sittidae Collection

"Sittidae: A Fascinating Family of Nuthatches" The Sittidae family, commonly known as nuthatches, encompasses a diverse group of small passerine birds

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta canadensis, red-breasted nuthatch

Sitta canadensis, red-breasted nuthatch
Plate 105 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta sp. nuthatch

Sitta sp. nuthatch
Plate 40 from a bound volume called Indian Birds Colouredd. Artrist probably Sheikh Zayn al-Din, possibly compiled by Lady Impey

Background imageSittidae Collection: Page 416. The Nuthatch, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)

Page 416. The Nuthatch, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670213 Page 416. The Nuthatch, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Background imageSittidae Collection: red squirrel looks away from a nuthatch with a orange daisy

red squirrel looks away from a nuthatch with a orange daisy Date: 16-05-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: red squirrel looks at a nuthatch with a orange daisy

red squirrel looks at a nuthatch with a orange daisy Date: 16-05-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom

Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom Date: 30-08-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: young Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom

young Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom Date: 30-08-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom and sunflower

Red Squirrel and nuthatch with mushroom and sunflower Date: 28-08-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: Red Squirrel and nuthatch stand with a mushroom

Red Squirrel and nuthatch stand with a mushroom Date: 18-07-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: Red Squirrel with mushroom looks at a nuthatch

Red Squirrel with mushroom looks at a nuthatch Date: 12-07-2021

Background imageSittidae Collection: Portrait of a Red-breasted nuthatch, (Sitta canadensis) with white background

Portrait of a Red-breasted nuthatch, (Sitta canadensis) with white background, Block island, Rhode Island, USA. Bird caught during scientific research

Background imageSittidae Collection: Male White breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) perched on stump, New York, USA, October

Male White breasted nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) perched on stump, New York, USA, October

Background imageSittidae Collection: European Nuthatch (Sitta europaea). Powys, Wales, May

European Nuthatch (Sitta europaea). Powys, Wales, May

Background imageSittidae Collection: Picture No. 11806761

Picture No. 11806761
Eurasian Nuthatch perched on a branch Galicia Spain. Date:

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta europaea, Eurasian Nuthatch perched on a rock looking up, side view

Sitta europaea, Eurasian Nuthatch perched on a rock looking up, side view

Background imageSittidae Collection: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult, clinging to nestbox with chick at entrance

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult, clinging to nestbox with chick at entrance, Warwickshire, England, June

Background imageSittidae Collection: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult male, foraging on dead tree trunk in snow, Bialowieza N. P

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult male, foraging on dead tree trunk in snow, Bialowieza N. P
Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult male, foraging on dead tree trunk in snow, Bialowieza N.P. Podlaskie Voivodeship, Poland, February

Background imageSittidae Collection: Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna magna) adult, perched on branch, Doi Lang, Doi Pha Hom Pok N. P

Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna magna) adult, perched on branch, Doi Lang, Doi Pha Hom Pok N. P
Giant Nuthatch (Sitta magna magna) adult, perched on branch, Doi Lang, Doi Pha Hom Pok N.P. Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, November

Background imageSittidae Collection: Neglected Nuthatch (Sitta neglecta) adult, clinging to tree trunk, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Neglected Nuthatch (Sitta neglecta) adult, clinging to tree trunk, Prey Veng, Cambodia, January

Background imageSittidae Collection: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult feeding chick, at entrance to nestbox

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult feeding chick, at entrance to nestbox, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, June

Background imageSittidae Collection: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) chick, fledgling emerging from nestbox, Dumfries and Galloway

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) chick, fledgling emerging from nestbox, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, June

Background imageSittidae Collection: Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult, clinging to lichen covered twig

Eurasian Nuthatch (Sitta europaea) adult, clinging to lichen covered twig, Gilfach Farm Nature Reserve, near Rhayader, Powys, Wales, May

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta carolinensis, white-breasted nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis, white-breasted nuthatch
Plate 152 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta pusilla, brown-headed nuthatch

Sitta pusilla, brown-headed nuthatch
Plate 125 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta frontalis, velvet-fronted nuthatch

Sitta frontalis, velvet-fronted nuthatch
Plate 28, watercolour by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn from her Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous, (1858)

Background imageSittidae Collection: Sitta whiteheadi, corsican nuthatch

Sitta whiteheadi, corsican nuthatch
Corsican nuthatch egg specimens


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"Sittidae: A Fascinating Family of Nuthatches" The Sittidae family, commonly known as nuthatches, encompasses a diverse group of small passerine birds. Among them is the Sitta canadensis, or the red-breasted nuthatch, with its striking reddish plumage and distinctive call that echoes through the forests. Another member of this family is the Sitta sp. Nuthatch, which includes various species found across different regions. These agile little birds are known for their unique ability to climb down tree trunks headfirst—a behavior that sets them apart from most other bird species. Page 416 of "The Nuthatch" showcases these captivating creatures in watercolor and manuscript text, capturing their intricate details and natural beauty. One illustration depicts a red squirrel looking away from a nuthatch perched on an orange daisy—a charming scene that highlights their coexistence in nature. In another artwork, a red squirrel gazes attentively at a nuthatch standing beside a vibrant orange mushroom—an enchanting moment frozen in time. The presence of sunflowers adds an extra touch of color to yet another composition featuring these two delightful creatures sharing space with mushrooms. A young red squirrel joins forces with a nuthatch in one image—both curiously examining a mushroom together. It's heartwarming to witness such unlikely friendships forming within the animal kingdom. On occasion, it seems as if these squirrels have formed quite an affinity for mushrooms. In one frame captured by nature's lens, they stand side by side next to an impressive specimen—an endearing sight indeed. A portrait captures the elegance of the Red-breasted nuthatch against a pristine white background—its feathers shining brightly like flames amidst snowfall. This close-up view allows us to appreciate every intricate detail and marvel at nature's artistry. Lastly, we encounter the male White-breasted nuthatch perched on a stump in New York, USA.