Bahama Nuthatch
Bahama Nuthatch (<em>Sitta insularis</em>) is a species of Nuthatches (<em>Sittidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Bahama Nuthatch (Sitta insularis) is a species of Nuthatches (Sittidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Sitta; binomial: Sitta insularis; authority: Bond, J, 1931.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Sitta insularis is split from Brown-headed Nuthatch S. pusilla based on differences in vocalizations and response to playback (Hayes et al. 2004; Boesman & Collar 2020; NACC 2021-C-14; Chesser et al. 2021).
